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).
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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.
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.
Today, however, van Gogh\'s paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists.
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.
Still, fame eluded him.
Whether painting a portrait, landscape, or still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject.
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.
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)
