{"product_id":"art-masters-vincent-van-gogh-9781398851016","title":"Art Masters: Vincent Van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe did not paint his pictures; it was like he exhaled them in a gasping, boiling breath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Julius Meier-Graef\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Gogh's distinctive style of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors is now world famous, but during his lifetime the artist was met with cold disinterest from his contemporaries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book explores the fascinating life story of this tortured soul, who came late to art and suffered throughout his life from anxiety and depression. It unravels the influences behind his artworks, from the luminous landscapes of the south of France to the Japanese woodblock prints he so admired, and explores how he developed his own unique style. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detailed monograph features Van Gogh's major works and examines the light they shed on this enigmatic character, serving as a wonderful introduction to one of the best artists of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eArt Masters\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together beautiful hardback monographs of some of the most significant artists in history, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a lavish selection of their best work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusie Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e (MA, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) has written numerous books on art and art history. She has also given lectures and held practical workshops, as well as taking part in television and radio programmes on art. Her books have received many awards and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e described her book \u003ci\u003eHow to Survive Modern Art\u003c\/i\u003e as a 'lesson in clarity'. She lives near London in the UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51181089554706,"sku":"9781398851016","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9db1ff5c-3ded-41db-adad-81176ba515a4.jpg?v=1744390022","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/art-masters-vincent-van-gogh-9781398851016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}