Vermeer's Secret World: Adventures in Art

By Vincent Etienne

Book Overview

Scenes of domestic life and luminous color make Vermeer's art both accessible and irresistible. Designed and written to appeal to young readers, this engaging introduction to the Dutch master encourages children to experience the charm and mystery of Vermeer's work. Large, vibrant reproductions allow for a close study of the fascinating details that make Vermeer's paintings so compelling and allow the colors for which he was so famous to leap off the page. While recent books and movies have brought Vermeer into the forefront of popular culture, this lively and informative book introduces the artist to children.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791339877
• ISBN13: 9783791339870
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Prestel Pub
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6