Vermeer's camera : uncovering the truth behind the masterpieces / Philip Steadman.
Pubblicazione:
Oxford : Oxford university press, 2002.
Descrizione fisica:
XIV, 207 p., [8] p. di tav. : ill. ; 24 cm
Contiene:
Indice: Acknowledgements. List of plates. List of illustrations. Introduction. 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 sphink 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. Appendices: A. Architectural features appearing in Vermeer's interiors B. Measurements of Vermeer's room and furniture. Notes. Further reading. Picture credits. Index
