by Javier Sierra
Atria Books
November 2015
For lovers of the Prado and the masters that are represented therein, this book is a delight -- perhaps as close as some can come to re-visiting an unforgettable treasure.
What's different about this book
Built in the form of a fictional autobiography, this story of Sierra meeting a mysterious master in the Prado in Madrid breathes through the reader, reanimating the times she has spent admiring the museum's works.
The key difference in this writing is the answers -- answers to questions that many Prado visitors would not expect to receive. Sierra does a masterful job weaving fact and fiction throughout centuries of art history. After reading, I feel an irresistible need to return to visit the Prado, this time with new eyes and listening ears. Now I have a better understanding of what --and how-- to look at those priceless treasures. This is a thrilling book for those who love art and are familiar with the Prado and the city of Madrid. Ciudad de encanto.
What I'll do now that I've read it
The full-color illustrations and the stories Sierra weaves through historical fact and fiction make a compelling resource for library patrons. I'll be sharing this resource with friends and patrons beyond the regular readers. The art aficionados will love this and my reading patrons will as well.
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