Keeping An Eye Open

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20150622

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.'

In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight.

Read by Julian Barnes

The Laughing Cavalier did not impress the young Julian Barnes.

Cezanne: Does An Apple Move?

20150623

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.'

Read by Julian Barnes

For novelist and critic Julian Barnes, modern art begins with Paul Cezanne.

Braque: The Heart Of Painting

20150624

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.'

Read by Julian Barnes

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

Oldenburg: Good Soft Fun

20150625

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.'

Read by Julian Barnes

Julian Barnes considers the jolly japes of pop art and what they actually achieve.

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Freud: The Episodicist

20150626

From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.

'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.'

Read by Julian Barnes

The author explores how Lucian Freud's ruthlessly exposed the flesh of his sitters.

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Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01		20150622	From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art. 'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.' In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight. Read by Julian Barnes The Laughing Cavalier did not impress the young Julian Barnes.
02	Cezanne: Does An Apple Move?	20150623	From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art. 'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.' In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight. Read by Julian Barnes For novelist and critic Julian Barnes, modern art begins with Paul Cezanne.
03	Braque: The Heart Of Painting	20150624	From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art. 'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.' In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight. Read by Julian Barnes From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art.
04	Oldenburg: Good Soft Fun	20150625	From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art. 'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.' In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight. Read by Julian Barnes Julian Barnes considers the jolly japes of pop art and what they actually achieve.
05 LAST	Freud: The Episodicist	20150626	From Paul Cezanne to Lucian Freud, the novelist and critic Julian Barnes considers the thrill of art. 'Flaubert believed that it was impossible to explain one art form in terms of another, and that great paintings required no words of explanation.' In this selection from Julian Barnes' recently published collection of essays on art, he gives us a dazzling and thoughtful assessment of the life and work of a range of artists who set the stage for Modern Art. His words of explanation are always witty, humane and full of insight. Read by Julian Barnes The author explores how Lucian Freud's ruthlessly exposed the flesh of his sitters.