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Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings

Name: Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9798890034199
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A Serious Exploration of Art History's Silliest Expressions

By Matthijs Van Mierlo

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Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings by Matthijs Van Mierlo invites you on a delightful exploration through the art world, revealing 50 strange faces and their 50 fascinating stories. Famous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they’re also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces.... Read More

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This collection of illustrious paintings spotlights 50 outlandish expressions from prominent works of art that will have readers laughing until they cry.

This collection of illustrious paintings spotlights 50 outlandish expressions from prominent works of art that will have readers laughing until they cry.

Description

Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings by Matthijs Van Mierlo invites you on a delightful exploration through the art world, revealing 50 strange faces and their 50 fascinating 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798890034199

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

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.