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Jonathan Lopez
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A Matter of Perspective
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"Van Gogh Up Close" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art offers a glimpse of the artist's mercurial, impassioned genius.
One Master Mines Another
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"Rembrandt & Degas," currently at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam before traveling to Massachusetts and New York, reveals how the early efforts by Degas to forge a personal style were deeply influenced by Rembrandt.
Eureka!
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Beneath the surface of a medieval manuscript, conservators at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, have discovered lost texts and diagrams by Archimedes, showing how far ahead of his time the ancient scientist was.
Beware of Catching the King's Eye
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Opulent living at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte aroused the suspicions of Louis XIV, who imprisoned the owner for embezzlement.
The Look of Salvation
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"Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus," at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offers a fascinating narrative of artistic innovation and spiritual growth as we witness the master's evolving depiction of Christ.
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“When the scientific experts finished giving their testimony, the presiding judge asked Van Meegeren if he had any comments...He then added dryly that, from now on, the faking of old-master paintings would, of course, be impossible.”
― The Man Who Made Vermeers: Unvarnishing the Legend of Master Forger Han van Meegeren
― The Man Who Made Vermeers: Unvarnishing the Legend of Master Forger Han van Meegeren
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There will be a series of polls to begin putting together a potential reading list for the "historical fiction folder". I have divided the books into groups of 15 books apiece. Make sure to choose your favorite from each poll and make sure to vote in each of these polls so that we can generate a list according to priorities and interests.
There will be a series of polls to begin putting together a potential reading list for the "historical fiction folder". I have divided the books into groups of 15 books apiece. Make sure to choose your favorite from each poll and make sure to vote in each of these polls so that we can generate a list according to priorities and interests.
THE TALE OF TWO CITIES BY CHARLES DICKENS
LES MISERABLES BY VICTOR HUGO
WAR AND PEACE BY TOLSTOY
ROB ROY BY WALTER SCOTT
THE MAN WHO MADE VERMEERS - UNVARNISHING THE LEGEND OF MASTER FORGER HAN VAN MEEGEREN
IVANHOE BY WALTER SCOTT
THE GOOD EARTH BY PEARL S. BUCK
BEN HUR BY LEW WALLACE
RICHARD II BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING BY TRACY CHEVALIER
THE NAME OF THE ROSE BY UMBERTO ECO
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Dag, Jonathan, We haven't chatted in a long time. I hope you're doing well. Tot schrijfs.
Thanks for the add, Jonathan! Your book looks truly interesting. I'm looking forward to reading it soon. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
Hi Jonathan and thanks so much for the add. You have a really awesome website! I hope you and yours have a bountiful Thanksgiving!Blessings,
Jeannie
Hey Jonathan,I just came across this posting on an art blog that I read religiously:
www.artsjournal.com/man/2008/09/the_revealing_art_books_of_the.html
It calls The Man Who Made Vermeers one of "the three headlining art books of the season!" Congrats!!!!
Lea
Hello Jonathan,It's nice to meet you. I can't wait to read your book!
Vivian
So nice of you to think of me, Richard. Haven't been online much recently. I'll PM you shortly with a more detailed rundown... Take care!