Van Gogh

“Van Gogh” by Ingo F. Walther, published by Taschen in 2016, is an illustrated edition comprising 96 pages in English. This book presents an introduction to the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most renowned artists in history. It explores his artistic journey, highlighting key works such as “Sunflowers,” “The Starry Night,” and “Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear,” while also addressing the challenges he faced, including mental health struggles and the lack of recognition during his lifetime.
Readers will find a detailed account of van Gogh’s evolution as an artist, from his early depictions of rural life to his vibrant Parisian period and his intense creative output in the South of France. The book delves into the techniques and emotional depth that characterize his paintings, offering insights into the historical context of his work. With its focus on art history and individual artists, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in modern European art and the complexities of van Gogh’s legacy.
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Today, the works of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In Sunflowers, The Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, and many paintings and drawings beyond, we recognize an artist uniquely dexterous in the portrayal of mood and place through paint, pencil, charcoal, or chalk.
Yet as he was deploying the lurid colors, emphatic brushwork, and contoured forms that would subsequently make his name, van Gogh battled not only the disinterest of his contemporary audience but also devastating bouts of mental illness. His episodes of depression and anxiety would eventually claim his life, when, in 1890, he committed suicide shortly after his 37th birthday.
This richly illustrated introduction follows Vincent van Gogh’s story from his earliest pictures of peasants and rural workers, through his bright Parisian period, to his final, feverish burst of creative energy in the South of France during the last two and a half years of his life.
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