The Letters of Vincent van Gogh (Penguin Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0140446745 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-24 |
| Language | : | Dutch |
DESCRIPTION:
Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.. "If ever there was any doubt that Van Gogh's letters belong beside those great classics of artistic self-revelation, Cellini's autobiography and Delacroix's journal, this excellent edition dispels it." —The Times (London)"Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all."Few artists' letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent Van Gogh's, and the selection included here, spanning the w
Instead, we see the thoughtful and contemplative side of this creative genius, as well as his concern for the impact his art and life had on those people closest to him. The result is an atypical take on Vincent van Gogh that avoids putting too much stress on his troubled mental state and too much straining by the editor to shape a narrative out of van Gogh's epistolary clues. This thorough collection of van Gogh's letters has been assembled with an artful eye and sensitivity to the artist's thinking.
Powerful and Poignant MJ I have never been drawn to van Gogh’s paintings, but I am very drawn to van Gogh. The bits of information that I had picked up here and there over the years about this man, engendered a kind of affinity that has grown with time. I approached his letters with a sort of reverence due to their intimate nature. They offer a glimpse of a deeply spiritual soul: a man of tremendous passion and yearning who saw things with such eloquent clarity. A contemplative man give. Learning about the man behind Starry Night Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters. This book is a collection of letters he wrote, primarily to his brother, Theo. He discusses his use of color in painting, his thoughts on other artists, and his overall view of life in general. While I've taken several art history classes, this has been my first exposure to a detailed discussion by the actual artist of his life and work. He is articulate and seems to have been well-versed on many topics. The letters include the. Michelle said You'd be remiss to pass this one up.. Wowjust wow. I have always enjoyed Van Gogh's works but I had no idea how complex he was. His letters to his brother paint a beautifully painful picture of the man who with the red beard. This is a must read for anyone. His writing is really lovely and you can feel his struggle to come into his own. His story is so heartbreaking and inspiring. He literally taught himself how to draw and paint people! He used a single book to teach himself. How amazing is that!