Post-Impressionism: From Van Gogh To Gauguin

By John Rewald

Book Overview

Post-Impressionism: From Van Gogh To Gauguin is a comprehensive art book written by John Rewald. The book explores the Post-Impressionist movement in art, which emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against Impressionism. The book focuses on the work of two of the movement's most prominent artists: Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. The book begins with an introduction to Post-Impressionism and its key characteristics, including the use of vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and a focus on emotional expression. The author then delves into the lives and works of Van Gogh and Gauguin, examining their individual styles, techniques, and influences. The book is filled with beautiful full-color reproductions of the artists' most famous works, as well as lesser-known pieces that provide insight into their development as artists. The author also provides detailed analysis and interpretation of each painting, offering readers a deeper understanding of the artists' intentions and the context in which the works were created. Overall, Post-Impressionism: From Van Gogh To Gauguin is an essential read for art lovers and anyone interested in the history of art. The book is well-written, informative, and visually stunning, making it a valuable addition to any art lover's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258453649
• ISBN13: 9781258453640
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 3.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"