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What Are You Looking At?
- 150 Years of Modern Art in the Blink of an Eye
- Narrated by: Roy McMillan
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of What Are You Looking At? by Will Gompertz, read by Roy McMilllan. What is modern art? Why do we either love it or loathe it? And why is it worth so much damn money? Join Will Gompertz on a dazzling tour that will change the way you look at modern art forever. From Monet's water lilies to Van Gogh's sunflowers, from Warhol's soup cans to Hirst's pickled shark, hear the stories behind the masterpieces, meet the artists as they really were, and discover the real point of modern art. You will learn: not all conceptual art is bollocks; Picasso is king (but zanne is better); Pollock is no drip; Dali painted with his moustache; a urinal changed the course of art; and why your 5-year-old really couldn't do it. Refreshing, irreverent and always straightforward, What Are You Looking At? asks all the basic questions that you were too afraid to ask. Your next gallery trip is going to be a little less intimidating and a lot more interesting.
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- Ryan Pink
- 30-10-17
What a great journey
I have dabbled in visiting modern art for the last decade or so just because i like the way it seems to communicate ideas without words....I found this book gives it’s a framework and context, so the enjoy it more. Loved it
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- J F P
- 07-07-20
brilliant
super interesting, reads like a novel, makes not only the art accessible, but the lives of the artists as well. would highly recommend.
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- c
- 16-05-19
A detailed history of Modern Art
I didn’t know anything about Modern Art before I listened to this. Now I do. That is all.
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- robincac
- 20-04-21
Brilliant intro to Modern Art
Wonderful clear writing, straightforward explanations, introductions to the main protagonists. Brilliant book. So good I bought a hard copy.
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- G. D. W. Scott
- 20-08-20
First class
I thoroughly recommend this excellent introduction to the world of modern Art. I was a little disappointed that the author wasn't reading his own work. However Mr McMillan made a great job of it.
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- david
- 16-11-16
Wonderful
A very enjoyable listen on a fascinating subject told with clarity, insight and humor. Really very good.
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- N. R. Bartlett
- 17-12-22
Highly recommended!
A must read for anybody just getting into art or already deeply immersed in this fascinating world!
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- Pamela
- 13-04-20
Accessible and Enjoyable Listening!
The fact that this audio about a visual medium is not an issue for this well-written exploration of recent art movements. It is extremely well-read and conveys intelligent authorship. And it is not too jovial or too jargon-heavy.
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- David
- 04-04-16
A wonderful background.
What did you like most about What Are You Looking At??
Very informative, interesting and although quite academic I found the book entertaining and easy to follow.
What was one of the most memorable moments of What Are You Looking At??
Har to say but I learnt something new or had further insight into almost every area of modern art covered.
Have you listened to any of Roy McMillan’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No I haven't but based on this book I'd be happy to seek out his other performances.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No for to long and in-depth but it remains a book I'd be happy to play in the background over again
Any additional comments?
Thank you Will Gompertz
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- Coco
- 22-07-15
Listen to words and look at pictures! Perfect
I really enjoyed looking at art on my iPad and listing to Roy read this book.
An unusual experience for this avid audible fan.
I really recommend it
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