Vincent van Gogh

by Isabel Kuhl (Editor)

Overview

At once a beautiful art book and a biography, this volume brings into sharp focus the life of Vincent van Gogh as well as his mesmerizing paintings, such as The Starry Night and Bedroom in Arles.

Anyone studying a Van Gogh painting with its heavily articulated brushstrokes, dazzling color, and hypnotic perspective will wonder about the artist who created such masterpieces. Although some details of the Dutch artist's brief and tragic life have been mythologized into popular culture, this book takes a deeper look at Van Gogh's personal history and oeuvre. Drawing on Van Gogh's personal correspondence, this book allows readers to experience the artist's life and work simultaneously, with brilliant reproductions of his most famous and lesser-known works. In addition, it provides valuable information about where readers can view Van Gogh's work in museums throughout the world. Art lovers will find much to discover in this appealing and accessible overview of one of the world's most compelling figures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783791385983
Publisher:	Prestel Publishing
Publication date:	09/03/2019
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	502,637
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

ISABEL KUHL is an art historian who lives in Cologne, Germany.

Table of Contents

The Artist seen through his own Eyes 37

A Letter-Writer and his Brother 49

Painting in Black 67

Greyish Pink and Bright Yellow: The Art of Colour 91

Biography and Works 117

List of Illustrations 136

Selected Bibliography 139

Location of Key Works 140

Index 142