Snappy, incisive introduction to the life, works and letters of one of
the world's most popular artists.
Vincent van Gogh remains indisputably one of the world's greatest
painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on
20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful
to this day. We all know of Van Gogh's troubled genius, but now through
his letters to his brother Theo, as discussed in this fascinating book,
you will discover the true depth of the artist's thoughts, beliefs,
ambitions and his struggle with his mental illness. Containing
translations of some of the most revealing letters and insightful
commentary.