| Description |
xiv, 207 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The camera obscura -- 2. The discovery of Vermeer's use of the camera -- 3. Who taught Vermeer about optics? -- 4. A room in Vermeer's house? -- 5. Reconstructing the spaces in Vermeer's paintings -- 6. The riddle of the Sphinx of Delft -- 7. More evidence, from rebuilding Vermeer's studio -- 8. Arguments against Vermeer's use of the camera -- 9. The influence of the camera on Vermeer's painting style |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675.
|
|
Painting, Dutch -- 17th century.
|
|
Painting, Dutch.
|
|
Camera obscuras.
|
|
Painting, Modern -- 17th century -- Netherlands.
|
|
Painting, Modern -- 18th century -- Netherlands.
|
|
Photography, Pinhole.
|
| Author |
Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675.
|
| LC no. |
2001269252 |
| ISBN |
0192159674 |
|
0192803026 (paperback) |
|
