Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionists for kids : their lives and ideas : 21 activities / Carol Sabbeth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sabbeth, Carol, 1957-

Series:

For Kids series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-impressionism (Art)--Juvenile literature.

Post-impressionism (Art).

Art, French--19th century--Juvenile literature.

Art, French.

Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890--Friends and associates--Juvenile literature.

Gogh, Vincent van.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Vincent van Gogh's admiration for and departure from Impressionism and his relationships with the other enthusiastic, like-minded artists who ultimately formed the Post-Impressionist movement are explained and explored in this collection of art activities for kids. Debunking the persistent stereotype of the mad pauper who cut off his ear, van Gogh is revealed as the serious boy who loved nature and reading and spoke four languages; the young man who took great satisfaction in the study of art, his successful career as a gallery salesman, an

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Time Line; Introduction: Vincent and His Colorful Friends; 1 Happy Birthday, Vincent; 2 Becoming an Artist; 3 Paris!; 4 The Land of Sunflowers; 5 The Last Hope; 6 Paul Gauguin; 7 Henri de Toulouse- Lautrec; 8 Paul Signac; 9 Émile Bernard; Epilogue: More Dazzling than Ever; Map: Post-Impressionist Paths; Glossary; Bibliography; Image Credits; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-56976-880-3

OCLC:

738499422