Rediscover art with John Updike! John Updike not only wrote nearly 30 novels but also numerous essays on topics ranging from Kierkegaard and Hemingway to golf and "Ten Pivotal Moments in the History of the American Libido." Over several decades, he contributed texts about art to prestigious American magazines, a selection of which is now available for the first time in German. Whether discussing Vermeer or Sargent, Monet or Hopper, Updike consistently directs our attention to important details and offers insightful appreciation of the artists and their works. Alongside Riemenschneider's sculptures, we delve into late Gothic emotional worlds, trace the tragedy of this unfortunate genius through van Gogh's graphics, and experience a shimmering moment with Richard Estes.