Vincent van Gogh : A tortured genius.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

50MINUTES.COM.

50MINUTES.COM

Series:

Art & Literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gogh, Vincent van, 1820-1888.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (31 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cork : 50Minutes.com, 2018.

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide! Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch artist who was active during the late 19th century. The primary subjects of his work were landscapes and the realities of rural life, and his paintings often reflected his own state of mind through the use of vibrant colours and curved lines. Van Gogh was an extremely prolific painter and produced around 900 paintings in his lifetime, most of which were completed in his final two years of life. However, it is believed that he only sold one painting during his lifetime, as his unconventional style did not become popular until after his death. Today, his most famous works include The Starry Night and The Sunflowers, and his work is credited with inspiring several later artistic movements, including Fauvism and Expressionism. In this book, you will learn about: •The artistic and cultural trends that influenced Van Gogh's work, including Impressionism, Naturalism and Japonism •Van Gogh's most famous works, including masterpieces such as The Starry Night and The Potato Eaters •The later artistic movements inspired by Van Gogh's work, such as Fauvism and Expressionism ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | Art & Literature The Art & Literature series from the 50Minutes collection aims to introduce readers to the figures and movements that have shaped our culture over the centuries. Our guides are written by experts in their field and each feature a full biography, an introduction to the relevant social, political and historical context, and a thorough discussion and analysis of the key works of each artist, writer or movement, making them the ideal starting point for busy readers looking for a quick way to broaden their cultural horizons.

Contents:

Intro

Vincent van Gogh

Context

The calm after the storm

Modern life vs. rural life

The rise of realism

The influence of Impressionism

Biography

A family of artists and preachers

Seeking solace in painting

Painting the sunlight

An illustrious legacy

Characteristics of Van Gogh's work

A naturalist style

The influence of the "floating world"

Bursts of colour

Capturing the spirit of the artist

Notable works

The Potato Eaters

The Sower

The Sunflowers

The Starry Night

Bedroom in Arles

Van Gogh's legacy

The rise of Fauvism

A new artistic language

Summary

Further reading.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9782808011280

2808011288

OCLC:

1076803934