Van Gogh
By: Melissa McQuillan.
Contributors: Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890.
Series: World of art
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Published: 1989
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Description: The book looks at the influences on Van Gogh's life and work and discusses his paintings in depth. Van Gogh's letters to his brother Theo and other artists, particularly Gauguin, are also examined. His subsequent reputation, the mythology that grew up after his death, the debates between naturalism and modernity and the social implications of Van Gogh's imagery - all are studied in full.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.