The Life And Work Of Van Gogh

By Carl Nordenfalk

Book Overview

The Life and Work of Van Gogh by Carl Nordenfalk is a comprehensive book that explores the life and artistic career of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential artists of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Van Gogh's life and the second section examining his artistic output.The first part of the book provides a detailed biography of Van Gogh, tracing his early years as a struggling artist to his eventual success and tragic death. Nordenfalk explores the various influences that shaped Van Gogh's artistic vision, including his relationships with other artists and his travels throughout Europe. The author also delves into Van Gogh's personal struggles with mental illness and the impact this had on his life and work.The second part of the book is devoted to Van Gogh's artistic output, with Nordenfalk providing a comprehensive overview of his paintings, drawings, and sketches. The author examines the evolution of Van Gogh's style, from his early works as a realist painter to his later, more expressive pieces. Nordenfalk also explores the themes and motifs that recur throughout Van Gogh's work, including his love of nature, his fascination with light and color, and his interest in the lives of ordinary people.Throughout the book, Nordenfalk provides numerous illustrations of Van Gogh's artwork, allowing readers to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of his paintings. The Life and Work of Van Gogh is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic artist.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428657258
• ISBN13: 9781428657250
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"