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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Nudity/Partial Nudity,Language: Infrequent Use,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Reference/Discussion
Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions
By Matthijs Van Mierlo
Edition
By Matthijs Van Mierlo
Hardcover edition
Publisher Page Street Publishing Imprint Page Street Publishing ISBN9798890034199
Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions
23.76
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9798890034199J
This collection of illustrious paintings spotlights 50 outlandish expressions from prominent works of art that will have readers laughing until they cry.
Strange Faces, Great Stories
Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they’re also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces. From bewildered angels to screaming cats, stunning paintings are chock-full of weird expressions.
In Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings, Matthijs Van Mierlo takes you on a journey to the strangest corners of the art world, uncovering the stories behind 50 wacky faces. Stories about religion, love, vanity, or just one very confused unicorn.
Why does Vermeer’s Girl with the Wine Glass look so bug-eyed? Who let Frida Kahlo paint a disturbingly dazed toddler? And why does baby Jesus look like he’s about to file your taxes? This is the art history book to answer those questions and more, perfect for anyone who loves a great painting and a good laugh.
Strange Faces, Great Stories
Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they’re also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces. From bewildered angels to screaming cats, stunning paintings are chock-full of weird expressions.
In Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings, Matthijs Van Mierlo takes you on a journey to the strangest corners of the art world, uncovering the stories behind 50 wacky faces. Stories about religion, love, vanity, or just one very confused unicorn.
Why does Vermeer’s Girl with the Wine Glass look so bug-eyed? Who let Frida Kahlo paint a disturbingly dazed toddler? And why does baby Jesus look like he’s about to file your taxes? This is the art history book to answer those questions and more, perfect for anyone who loves a great painting and a good laugh.
Index. Full-color reproductions.
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