The real Van Gogh : the artist and his letters /
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Author / Creator: | Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890. |
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Imprint: | London : Royal Academy of Arts ; New York : Distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Harry N. Abrams, c2010. |
Description: | 301 p. : chiefly ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8050282 |
Summary: | Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the greatest figures in Western art. Revered for his bold, expressionist paintings, he is also admired as a prodigious and eloquent letter writer. His correspondence displays a remarkable literary gift and an ability to communicate his ideas and feelings about nature, art, and life in direct, emotive language. <br> Illustrated with works of art and letters that demonstrate Van Gogh's abiding preoccupations--the role of color in painting, the cycles of nature, and friendship, for example--this fascinating book explores the correspondence as a self-portrait of the artist and the man. The letter-sketches that Van Gogh used to describe completed works or those in progress are reproduced here alongside the finished paintings or drawings, providing a unique insight into his artistic development. Drawing on new and extensive research, leading authorities on Van Gogh reveal how the letters enhance and shape our view of this modern master.<br> |
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Item Description: | Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, 23 Jan.-18 Apr. 2010. |
Physical Description: | 301 p. : chiefly ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 294-296) and index. |
ISBN: | 9781905711604 1905711603 1905711611 9781905711611 |