gogh, vincent van

Provides an introduction to the life and career of nineteenth-century Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, and includes examples of some of his most important works.

Beautifully told, this is the true story of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh.

Profiles the life and career of artist, Vincent Van Gogh.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing how he developed his artistic style, why he was unsuccessful during his life, how his work became popular decades after his death, and other related topics.

Surveys the life, career, work and times of Vincent Van Gogh, with background information on other artists of that period, emphasizing the works of Gaugin and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Van Gogh remains the ultimate example of the tortured artistic genius. His entire life was a struggle against poverty and mental disorder. But hundreds of canvases that he painted prior to his death are today recognized as masterpieces. Learn more about Van Gogh's life, artistic style and techniques, explore the historical context of his life and work, and begin to understand his creative process. The program includes on-location footage and commentary by world renowned art experts.

A biography of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.

A graphic novel account of the life and work of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh during the brief time he lived in the south of France, when he struggled with bouts of mental illness that resulted in the severing of his ear.

This absorbing biography conveys the same passion and energy with which van Gogh painted his masterworks. From his birth in Zundert, the Netherlands and his work in his uncle's art gallery, to his art studies in The Hague and his first important work The Potato Eaters, readers experience the challenges that van Gogh encountered in his life and work. Most importantly, they are immersed in his vibrant, dynamic, and boldly colored masterpieces that are roiling with movement and emotion. Vocabulary and fact boxes provide readers with additional opportunities to engage their minds and satisfy their.

Readers are introduced to Van Gogh through biography and many of his works. Each of the featured paintings is shown in full color and details are brought to the reader’s attention. Readers learn all about Van Gogh’s signature style of thick, paint-filled brushstrokes built upon each other in uneven layers. Then, they can learn to imitate him!.