The Life And Work Of Van Gogh

By Carl Nordenfalk

Book Overview

The Life and Work of Van Gogh by Carl Nordenfalk is a comprehensive book that explores the life and artistic career of Vincent van Gogh. The book delves into the artist's early years, his time in Paris, and his tumultuous relationship with Paul Gauguin. The author also examines Van Gogh's mental health and the impact it had on his work.The book features a wide range of Van Gogh's artwork, including his famous paintings such as Starry Night, Sunflowers, and The Potato Eaters. The author provides detailed analyses of these paintings, discussing their themes, techniques, and historical context.In addition to the artwork, the book also includes personal letters and writings by Van Gogh, giving readers a glimpse into the artist's mind and creative process. The author also explores the influence of other artists on Van Gogh's work, including Japanese printmakers and the Impressionists.Overall, The Life and Work of Van Gogh is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed look into the life and art of one of the most influential artists of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116299620X
• ISBN13: 9781162996202
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"