The Great Artists: Vincent van Gogh

by Susie Hodge

Overview

He did not paint his pictures; it was like he exhaled them in a gasping, boiling breath
- Julius Meier-Graef

Van Gogh's distinctive style of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors is now world famous, but during his lifetime the artist was met with cold disinterest from his contemporaries.

This book explores the fascinating life story of this tortured soul, who came late to art and suffered throughout his life from anxiety and depression. It unravels the influences behind his artworks, from the luminous landscapes of the south of France to the Japanese woodblock prints he so admired, and explores how he developed his own unique style.

This detailed monograph features Van Gogh's major works and examines the light they shed on this enigmatic character, serving as a wonderful introduction to one of the best artists of all time.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists series by Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artists of the past 150 years, looking at their lives, inspirations and techniques, as well as presenting a selection of their best work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839403347
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing
Publication date:	12/16/2019
Series:	Great Artists
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Susie Hodge (MA, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) has written numerous books on art and art history. She has also given lectures and held practical workshops, as well as taking part in television and radio programmes on art. Her books have received many awards and the Wall Street Journal described her book How to Survive Modern Art as a 'lesson in clarity'. She lives near London in the UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Early Life
Chapter 2: Becoming an Artist
Chapter 3: Vincent in Paris
Chapter 4: Arles
Chapter 5: Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise
Epilogue
Timeline
Further Information
List of Illustrations
Index