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Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World

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Book Synopsis: In this critical darling Vermeer's captivating and enigmatic paintings become windows that reveal how daily life and thought-from Delft to Beijing--were transformed in the 17th century, when the world first became global.A Vermeer painting shows a military officer in a Dutch sitting room, talking to a laughing girl. In another canvas, fruit spills from a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. Familiar images that captivate us with their beauty--but as Timothy Brook shows us, these intimate pictures actually give us a remarkable view of an expanding world. The officer's dashing hat is made of beaver fur from North America, and it was beaver pelts from America that financed the voyages of explorers seeking routes to China-prized for the porcelains so often shown in Dutch paintings of this time, including Vermeer's. In this dazzling history, Timothy Brook uses Vermeer's works, and other contemporary images from Europe, Asia, and the Americas to trace the rapidly growing web of global trade, and the explosive, transforming, and sometimes destructive changes it wrought in the age when globalization really began.

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Step into the captivating world of Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World and uncover the untold stories hidden within Vermeer's enigmatic paintings. With this critically acclaimed book, author Timothy Brook takes you on a journey through time and space, revealing how daily life and thought were shaped during the 17th century. Dive into Vermeer's captivating imagery and discover the transformative power of globalization in one of history's most pivotal periods.

Vermeer's paintings, like windows into the past, offer a glimpse into a world in flux. In one canvas, a military officer converses with a joyous girl in a Dutch sitting room. In another, luscious fruits cascade from a delicate blue-and-white porcelain bowl. These seemingly ordinary scenes hold extraordinary tales. Unbeknownst to many, the military officer's impressive hat is crafted from the finest beaver fur hailing from the lands of North America. It is these very beaver pelts that financed the daring voyages of explorers in search of lucrative routes to China. As you delve deeper into Vermeer's Hat, you'll witness the intricate threads of global trade intertwine, bringing together continents in an unprecedented web of commerce.

Travel from Delft to Beijing and beyond as you explore the interconnectedness of cultures and the impact of global trade on societies across the world. Through Vermeer's works and a vast array of contemporary images from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Timothy Brook meticulously crafts a narrative that will leave you spellbound. Prepare to be amazed by the explosive changes that unfolded during this era of true globalization.

Discover the allure of Vermeer's Hat today and uncover the secrets and stories buried within these mesmerizing portraits. Immerse yourself in the dawn of the global world and gain a new perspective on the transformative power of trade. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness history come to life - get your copy of Vermeer's Hat now.

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