Van Gogh

Name: Van Gogh
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SKU: 9783836572934
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The Complete Paintings

By Rainer Metzger and Ingo F. Walther

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Van Gogh by Rainer Metzger and Ingo F. Walther is a comprehensive study of the iconic artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). It explores his celebrated works such as Sunflowers, The Starry Night, and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, highlighting his unique skill in capturing texture, mood, light, and place. The book also addresses the personal struggles van Gogh faced with mental illness and his tragic death at a young age. Featuring a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings alongside writings and essays, it offers an in-depth journey through the life and work of this monumental artist.
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This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, students, and scholars interested in the life and oeuvre of Vincent van Gogh, as well as those fascinated by the history of modern art and the personal challenges behind great creativity.

Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous and tragic figures of 19th century art, comes back to life with this lush tome featuring all 871 of his paintings and his writings. From Sunflowers to The Starry Night and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, enjoy the breadth of van Gogh's work, which became a touchstone of 20th century art.

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Today, the works of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In paintings such as Sunflowers, The Starry Night, and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, we recognize an artist uniquely dexterous in the representation of texture and mood, light and place.

Yet in his lifetime, van Gogh battled not only the disinterest of his contemporary audience but also devastating bouts of mental illness. His episodes of depression and anxiety would eventually claim his life, when, in 1890, he committed suicide shortly after his 37th birthday.

This comprehensive study of Vincent van Gogh offers a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings, alongside writings and essays, charting the life and work of a master who continues to tower over art to this day.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783836572934

Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 June 2020

Country: Germany

Imprint: Taschen GmbH

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 67.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 3095g

Pages: 752

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Arts & Culture Ingo F. Walther Non-Fiction Rainer Metzger

About the Author

Ingo F. Walther (1940–2007) was born in Berlin and studied medieval studies, literature, and art history in Frankfurt am Main and Munich. He published numerous books on the art of the Middle Ages and of the 19th and 20th centuries. Walther’s many titles for TASCHEN include Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Art of the 20th Century, and Codices illustres. Rainer Metzger studied art history, history, and German literature in Munich. In 1994, he earned his Ph.D. on the subject of Dan Graham, and subsequently worked as a fine arts journalist for the Viennese newspaper Der Standard. He has written numerous books on art, including volumes on van Gogh and Chagall. Since 2004, he has worked as Professor of art history at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe.