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The book "Vermeer: The Astronomer" by **Federico Zeri** and **Marco Dolcetta**, part of the "**One Hundred Paintings Series**," focuses on the analysis of **Johannes Vermeer's** painting "**The Astronomer**." 【1】 The themes and topics of the book, derived from the painting and its historical context, include:

-   **Art History and Criticism:** The book itself is an analysis of a specific artwork. 【2】
-   **Johannes Vermeer's Art:** Examination of Vermeer's artistic style, techniques, and his portrayal of intellectual life. 【3】【4】
-   **The Dutch Golden Age:** The historical and cultural context of 17th-century Netherlands, particularly the flourishing of science and art. 【3】
-   **Science and Knowledge:** The painting depicts an astronomer, symbolizing the pursuit of scientific inquiry, curiosity, and the exploration of the cosmos. 【5】【6】
-   **Symbolism in Art:** Interpretation of the objects within the painting, such as the celestial globe, astrolabe, and books, which represent navigation, geography, and the rational application of logic. 【7】【8】

These themes can be used to connect to other books in a library.