Synopses & Reviews
A thorough and riveting biography of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginning with van Gogh's birth, the reader is taken on a 48-page journey through the trials and tribulations of one of late 19"th" century's most original and important artists. Text, personal photographs, and famous works are presented in chronological order, and linked to the development of van Gogh's artistic style, and events in his own life and world events. A helpful timeline is placed at the bottom of the page (where appropriate) to place van Gogh's life and work in the context of what was happening in the outside world. Includes sidebars, index, glossary, and a list of galleries and museums that exhibit his work. The Potato Eaters, 1885; Vase With Fourteen Sunflowers, 1888; Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear, 1889; and Starry Night, 1889, are a few of the reproductions featured in this book.