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Essential reading for anyone who likes Van Gogh's paintings and wants to learn more about Van Gogh the man.
Love Vincent ~ shipping is fast. It is a new book but to say the truth, the quality of the book is not perfect, the papers are lightweighted.With the price, it is a good deal anyway.
A terrific read. I loved this book. I recommend that if you are not very familiar with Van Gogh's work / history that you read a general information book about him along side this book.
In between the sections, the editor provides us with fascinating details into the travails of Van Gogh's personal life.Alongside Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, this collection is essential reading for all artists. To read Van Gogh's letters is to come as close to sitting aside this world class artist as possible. I dare say, he wrote almost as good as he painted--his passion verily jumps off the page.In this addition, we are treated to an excellent selection of Van Gogh's letters (mainly to his brother Theo) from each seminal period in his extraordinary life.
You don't need to be an admirer of Van Gogh's to appreciate this; but you will walk away admiring the man behind the sunflowers. Those who appreciate the artistic process will love this collection of letters. this collection of van gogh's letters to his brother Theo both captivated me and broke my heart. Such an intimate look into the vulnerability of the artistic soul.
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