Wood, Alix,

Johannes Vermeer / Alix Wood. - New York : Windmill Books, 2013. - 32 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Artists through the ages .

Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.

Who was Vermeer? -- Vermeer's life -- View of Delft -- Is this Vermeer? -- The astronomer -- The geographer -- Girl with a pearl earring -- Vermeer's colors -- Who were the models? -- The art of painting -- Camera obscura -- Paint a Vermeer -- Vermeer's legacy.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.

ISBN: 9781615336234 (library binding) 1615336230 (library binding) 9781615336333 (pbk.) 1615336338 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012025843

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Painters
Painting, Dutch
Art appreciation

LC Class. No.: ND653.V5 / W66 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 759.9492 B