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Book by Metzger, Rainer Read more
Publisher : TASCHEN
Publication date : May 1, 1996
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 3822889059
ISBN-13 : 53
Item Weight : 3.25 pounds
Dimensions : 9.45 x 0.82 x 11.85 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #6,649,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12,130 in Individual Artists (Books) #475,844 in Reference (Books)
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019 by Will sparks
I bought it for a friend and told him it was second hand. He agreed that it looked like a new book. So, it more than met our expectations. It was also delivered on time and in secure packaging.I love it when you order something and everything is just right!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018 by Tess
Format: Hardcover
I spotted this book and, having been impressed by the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Gallery last year, decided to check it out. (That being said, I know very little about art and seldom read about it, so this review should be taken in that light.) Van Gogh was an amazingly prolific painter. His artistic career lasted scarcely ten years, but in that time he created enough paintings to decorate nearly every page of this 250-page book - and those aren't even all of them. The book itself is a combination of a biography and an analysis of his paintings. This flows smoothly, perhaps because Van Gogh put so much of himself into his art: his moods are clear from what he depicted and how he depicted it. The biographical portion makes for interesting reading in and of itself. Van Gogh actually came rather late to art after failing at other occupations, including that of a minister. Once he turns to art, he is almost immediately remarkably capable. Later on, he attempts to set up an artistic community in his famous "yellow house," with the help of Gaugain. It's a collaboration that fails disastrously, with Gaugain leaving and Van Gogh cutting off his earlobe. Van Gogh has a difficult time psychologically for a few years, then, when it seems he has finally turned things around, goes out and shoots himself. The authors suggest it's due to his believe that a dead artist is more valued than a live one, a strange but possibly true premise. The analysis of the paintings, comfortably intertwined with the biographical information, are interesting as well, at least to someone like me who only barely understands painting. While the analysis occasionally descends into what is to me artsy gobbledegook, by and large the comments are incisive and point out the distinctive qualities of each painting and how it relates to his other work. The tone is positive and descriptive, which I liked. I could easily have imagined a much more critical approach or a tone that indicated this is the way to look at this painting. But the authors fall into neither trap. So this artistic novice, at least, found this to be an excellent book about a great artist. Recommended for all those with an interest in the subject.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2000 by Kevin W. Parker
I have had good experiences with purchasing Taschen's introductory overviews on the various basic genres. I was expecting this book to adhere to the basic pattern: a few pages in the beginning to serve as a larger overview (in this case, a biography), while the rest of the book concentrates specifically on individual pieces of art (reproducing the art work in full on the right hand page, while furnishing a page long analysis on the left). Unfortunately, that is not the way this work is constructed. It is one long biography with reproductions of art work interspersed here and there throughout the book. That means an art work under discussion in the text is often pages away from where it is being discussed. All the page flipping back and forth to match description with picture is confusing and tiring. One star off for the inconvenience. Still, this is a highly serviceable introduction for the novice (of which I must count myself). The pictures are reproduced in good quality. The prose is intelligent and erudite, though a bit wordy at points. I walked away having a greater knowledge and appreciation of Van Gogh and his place in art history, and that is really what matters in the end.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2009 by Jeremy B
Format: Hardcover
I purchased this book not being aware of the complete painting book but if I knew about the other one ( complete painting ) I probably would have chose that book for sure ! Anyway, as a second choise this is a great value book . The picture are beautifull and the text is full of detail about Van Gogh's life that is exceeded only by the Letter to Theo book published by Penguin. Well,now that you know my opinion, order this book if you are tight with money; other wise you may consider the complete painting if the quality of the picture and the text is as good as this book. Ciao
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2000 by luca cippone
The front cover was scratched like someone tried bending it, and there was a hole at the bottom that tore the cover. The image quality is really nice and has a lot of Vincent's popular works. Good price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024 by Jacquelyn Edler
Format: Hardcover
I am a big fan of Van Gogh, saw the originals in Van Gogh Museum and I understand that his paintings are quite difficult to reproduce, however, I was very disappointed with the quality of pictures in this book. The colors are very different from the original colors and overall the printing quality is very poor, as if pictures are taken by a low resolution camera. One of my favorite paintings - Blossoming Almond Tree is virtually unrecognizable.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013 by Avto
Format: Hardcover
The print of the book is so-so. I started working on a Van Gogh's painting and so thought of ordering this book. The print doesn't quite match the original color.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013 by Saurabh