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The Vanishing Point
A Story of Lavinia Fontana
By Hawes, Louise
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-61843-423-7
- Publisher
- Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2004
Gr 6-9 Based on a real 16th-century Italian painter, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Renaissance artist. Vini, 14, the only child of painter Prospero Fontana, is desperate to have her father recognize her talent. Knowing that he will take no notice of her abilities because she is not the son he longs for, she persuades his least-talented apprentice, Paolo, to pass her work off as his own. Eager to impress Vini, whom he clearly loves, clumsy Paolo agrees to her scheme. When Prospero learns ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
