Empty eyes

A universal story and a family story entirely about entering art and life through a family bond filled with love and wisdom about what is beautiful and humane. At the same time, a skillful synthesis and understanding of five centuries of art history. Mona is ten years old and lives in Paris, and she has fifty-two weeks to discover the secret of beauty, as the girl is at risk of losing her sight after doctors lost hope. Her cultured grandfather, Henri, takes her to the museum every Wednesday after school. Each time, he displays and explains a new artwork. Mona and Henri will visit the Louvre, Orsay, and Pompidou museums. They will be surprised, affected, ask questions, and enjoy the sculptures or paintings. Through learning about the works and ideas of da Vinci, Vermeer, Goya, Van Gogh, Chagall, Kahlo, and Picasso, Mona discovers the magical hidden power in art. She now knows what talent, doubt, sadness, and love are. A precious treasure her grandfather wants to keep in her forever. The novel "Mona's Eyes" by French art historian Thomas Schlesier has become a global phenomenon, from the United States to Turkey, passing through Germany, Italy, China, Japan, and work is underway in more than thirty countries to translate it. It is sure to win the hearts of all grandchildren and grandparents worldwide. Author: Thomas Schlesier Publication date: 2024 Publisher: Wasm Publications Number of pages: 528