A biography of nineteenth-century Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, discussing his early life, his work as a preacher, his decision to become a painter, and his career as an artist.
Provides insight into the life and work of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, discussing the influence of his friends and family on his art, the meanings of his paintings, reaction to his work, and other topics.
Surveys the life and work of seventeenth-century Dutch artist Rembrandt; provides analyses of his masterpieces; discusses the historical and social context in which he painted; and includes over three hundred color reproductions of his art.
Introduces the life of Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch artist whose paintings had become the most famous and valuable on Earth by the end of the twentieth century.
Follows the life and artistic development of the painter who moved from Belgium and Holland to France, was influenced by Impressionism, and eventually created his own unique style.