Van Gogh / Paola Rapelli and Alfredo Pallavisini.

By:

Rapelli, Paola

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Masters of art (Prestel Verlag)Publication details: Munich ; New York : Prestel, c2012.Description: 159 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmISBN:

9783791346595 (pbk.)
3791346598 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

759.9492

LOC classification:

ND 653 R216v 2012

Contents:

Introduction Life Works The artist and the man Van Gogh in close-up

Summary: This generously illustrated volume on the work of Vincent van Gogh makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Tracing the arc of van Gogh's career, this volume presents his portraits and self-portraits, landscapes, and haunting interiors. Readers will learn deteails of van Gogh's complicated personal life including his struggles with mental illness and his close but difficult relationship with his brother, Theo. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details -- allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Humanidades	Humanidades (4to. Piso)	ND 653 R216v 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000138227

Includes bibliographical references (p. 158).

Introduction
Life
Works
The artist and the man
Van Gogh in close-up

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Vincent van Gogh makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. Tracing the arc of van Gogh's career, this volume presents his portraits and self-portraits, landscapes, and haunting interiors. Readers will learn deteails of van Gogh's complicated personal life including his struggles with mental illness and his close but difficult relationship with his brother, Theo. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details -- allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, timeline, and suggestions for further reading.

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