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50 Strange Faces, 50 Great Stories Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they're also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces. From bewildered angels to screaming cats, stunning paintings are chock-full of weird expressions. In Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings, Matthijs Van Mierlo takes you on a journey to the strangest corners of the art world, uncovering the stories behind 50 wacky faces-stories about religion, love, vanity, and just one very confused unicorn. Why does Vermeer's The Girl with the Wine Glass look so bug-eyed? Who let Frida Kahlo paint a disturbingly dazed toddler? And why does baby Jesus look like he's about to file your taxes? This is the art history book to answer those questions and more, perfect for anyone who loves a great painting and a good laugh.

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""Art history has rarely been so delightful. Guided by Matthijs Van Mierlo's deep knowledge and irresistible wit, I gawked my way through his exhibit of gloriously stupid faces--with a big grin on mine."" --Evan Puschak, creator of The Nerdwriter and author of Escape into Meaning ""With a sharp eye and a dry sense of humor, Matthijs Van Mierlo reminds us that beauty and absurdity often go hand in hand. This book offers a refreshing laugh-out-loud perspective on how we look at art."" --James Payne, art historian, creator of Great Art Explained, and author of Great Art Explained

Author Information

Matthijs Van Mierlo is the creator and writer of The Gaze, a popular art history channel on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Through humor and sharp storytelling, his videos make art and visual culture accessible (and hilariously entertaining). He lives in Antwerp, Belgium.

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