Eye of the beholder : Johannes Vermeer, Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek, and the reinvention of seeing

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Themes and topics in Laura Snyder's *Eye of the Beholder* that can help you draw connections to other books in a library include:

- **The intersection of art and science** 【1】
- **The reinvention of seeing** 【1】
- **The use of optical devices** such as telescopes, microscopes, and camera obscuras 【2】
- **The lives and works of Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek** 【1】
- **17th-century Holland (Dutch Golden Age)** 【1】【3】
- **How we perceive the world** 【1】
- **Mapmaking** 【2】
- **Experiments with lenses and light** 【4】

Based on these themes, you could connect this book to others in the following categories:

- **History of Science:** Books about the development of scientific instruments, the scientific revolution, and the relationship between science and society.
- **Art History:** Books focusing on the Dutch Golden Age, the life and works of Vermeer, and the use of technology in art.
- **Optics:** Books exploring the science of light, lenses, and visual perception.
- **Biographies:** Books detailing the lives and works of scientists, artists, and other influential figures of the 17th century.
- **Dutch Golden Age:** Books about the history, culture, and society of the Netherlands during the 17th century.