Overview
Vincent van Goghs career lasted just a decade, but in this short time he created more than two thousand paintings, including some of the most famous and influential works of Western art. He was also prolific writer, penning hundreds of letters to his brother, Theo, that form an unusually rich record of his life and work, from his early development as an artist to his struggles with mental illness that sadly cut short a promising career. This book draws on Van Goghs letters to provide a powerful and poignant account of his life and work.
Lively, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this new book offers a concise introduction to this great master of art.
Vivid descriptions provide an insight into his painterly work: “… At the moment I am immersed in my work with the clear-sightedness or blindness of a man in love. This mixture of colours is something that is quite new for me and when I see it I am beside myself …” It is not for nothing that the letters are regarded by art historians as one of the most important sources for their research. The excerpts from the letters quoted in this volume are often dramatic snapshots. They provide readers with easy access to Van Gogh’s personality as an artist and to his work and may even surprise some art experts. The colour illustrations, some of them double-page spreads, a detailed biography of Van Gogh and an essay which reflects a contemporary painter’s view of the artist, make this volume a special gift for every admirer of Van Gogh.Lively, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this new book offers a concise introduction to this great master of art.
- | Author: NA
- | Publisher: Hirmer Verlag
- | Publication Date: May 25, 2017
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9783777427584
- | ISBN-10: 3777427586
