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Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist

Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist

Greenberg, Jan
Jordan, Sandra

Paperback

Art & ArchitectureBiography

Publisher Price: $6.99

ISBN10: 0440419174
ISBN13: 9780440419174
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: Jan 14 2003
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.20 Depth: 7.74
Language: English

This lively, beautifully written biography (Kirkus Reviews) of the famous Post-Impressionist artist who painted Starry Night and many other masterpieces is fascinating reading (School Library Journal, Starred Review).

Vincent Van Gogh--one of the nineteenth century's most brilliant artist--will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who pioneered new techniques and styles and who, in a fit of passion, cut off his own ear.

Whether painting a portrait, landscape, or still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. Still, fame eluded him. This lack of recognition over a career spanning a mere decade (from ages twenty-seven to thirty-seven) fueled his lifelong self-doubt and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh's paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists.

Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of An Artist has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Historical/Social Studies) in Appendix B. It features a sixteen-page insert with family photographs and full-color painting reproductions and includes a glossary of artists and terms, a biographical time line, notes, a bibliography, and locations of museums that display Van Gogh's work.

A ROBERT F. SILBERT HONOR BOOK

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