{"product_id":"stupid-faces-in-stunning-paintings-a-serious-exploration-of-art-historys-silliest-expressions-9798890034199","title":"Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings: A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e50 Strange Faces, 50 Great Stories\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamous 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStupid Faces in Stunning Paintings\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy does Vermeer's \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Wine Glass\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthijs Van Mierlo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Page Street Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798890034199","brand":"Page Street Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45427380551817,"sku":"9798890034199","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_aa2bb6c6-3fdb-4f66-b836-1f8d2482eb62.jpg?v=1774377781","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/stupid-faces-in-stunning-paintings-a-serious-exploration-of-art-historys-silliest-expressions-9798890034199","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}