Books like Van Gogh by Melissa A. McQuillan

Name: Van Gogh
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Melissa A. McQuillan

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.

First publish date: 1989

Authors: Melissa A. McQuillan

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