Johannes Vermeer by Arthur K. Wheelock Jr.

Johannes Vermeer Reviews

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  Andrea Samorini

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  FROM BOOK:
  Caravaggio e Vermeer. L'ombra e la luce (Claudio Strinati)
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  K Marcu

  “Paintings are essentially a means of communication. Through them artists strive to relate stories, ideas, moods, and credos. But because paintings...outlive the generation and century in which they were created.... They become visual statements of the attitudes, moods, and ideas of a different age.... The moods and meanings they transmit communicate directly to men with different needs and expectations.”
  
  Wheelock put together a very thoughtful & informative book on Vermeer, especially given the little we know about the artist. Nearly all of his paintings aren’t even dated, but the book is a must for Vermeer lovers.
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  Linda Lipko

  While during his lifetime Vermeer made a modest living with his artistry, at the time of his death, he was heavily in debt and sadly under appreciated. It wasn't until the late 19th century that his works were enthusiastically embraced and acclaimed for the exquisite beauty they represent.
  
  This beautiful coffee table book highlights each of Vermeer's paintings, with an in depth study not only of the work, but in addition, the small tidbits known of Vermeer at the time of his masterpiece.
  
  This fascinating book is a joy to behold and I spent hours observing the subtle nuances.
  
  There are only 35 known paintings, one of which (The Concert) was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in March 2007. This work is priceless and may be forever gone.
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  Lily

  Exhibition book for the display in Washington, DC, ending February, 1996.