Van Gogh: in 50 works

This new book presents an captivating and highly illustrated introduction to Vincent Van Gogh, featuring fifty works from the world's leading art collections and museums. Art historian John Cauman analyses Van Gogh's career and works, exploring his development as an artist and the themes, methods, and driving forces behind his extraordinary paintings and drawings. The book includes both major paintings and lesser-known sketches and artworks, using digital technology to ensure faithful reproductions. For art lovers and students interested in Post-Impressionism and 19th-century art, Van Gogh in 50 Works provides a dazzling recreation of the viewing experience.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 144 pages
\n Publication date: 04 April 2019
\n Publisher: Pavilion Books
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A Captivating and Highly Illustrated Introduction to Vincent Van Gogh

This captivating new book offers a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of the life and artistic journey of Vincent Van Gogh. Presented through fifty major works sourced from the world's leading art collections and museums, this comprehensive guide provides all the essential information about the turbulent and prolific creative life of this renowned artist. Art historian John Cauman delves deep into the career and works of Van Gogh, examining his development as an artist and exploring the themes, methods, and driving forces behind his extraordinary paintings and drawings.

A detailed introduction provides a thorough examination of Van Gogh's artistic evolution, tracing his growth from his early years to his final years. It explores the themes that resonated with him throughout his career, such as love, nature, self-expression, and the struggles of the human condition. The book also delves into the methods and techniques that Van Gogh employed to create his distinctive style, including his bold use of color, expressive brushstrokes, and his unique perspective on the world.

In addition to examining Van Gogh's major paintings, the book also includes lesser-known sketches and artworks that shed light on his creative process and artistic development. The latest digital technology has been employed to ensure that the reproductions in the book are as faithful to the original works as possible, allowing art lovers and students to experience the beauty and intricacy of Van Gogh's art in a new and immersive way.

For art lovers and students interested in Post-Impressionism and 19th-century art, "Van Gogh in 50 Works" offers a dazzling recreation of the viewing experience. Among the fifty paintings featured, the book showcases iconic masterpieces such as "The Potato Eaters" (1885), "Père Tanguy" (1887), "Self-Portrait in Front of the Easel" (1888), "Sunflowers" (1888), "Café Terrace at Night" (1888), "Bedroom in Arles" (1888), "Van Gogh's Chair" (1888), "Portrait of Joseph Roulin" (1889), "Irises" (1889), "The Starry Night" (1889), and "Wheatfield with Crows" (1890).

This comprehensive and visually stunning book provides a deep understanding of Vincent Van Gogh's life and artistic legacy, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to explore the world of this iconic artist.

\n Weight: 980g\n
Dimension: 223 x 283 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911624431\n \n