Views on Vermeer 12 Short Stories

Johannes Vermeer 16321675 left us a small oeuvre of only 36 paintings Internationally the power of his work is now more profound than ever Blockbuster exhibitions the novel and movie Girl with a pearl earring caught a broad audience Millions are touched by his work What do we see in Vermeer that makes him so contemporary The dignity of his painted ladies the cinematic and photographic character of his images the psychological impact the serenity or apparent glimpse in our own everyday life Influential contemporary artists photographers and opinion leaders unravel the extraordinary and mysterious impact of this 17th century master in our day and age