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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is the book which triggered am interest an Art and Impressionism in me, which made me visit Art Galleries and collect Great Masters art books and posters.... it opened a new world for me. Gave an insight into a creative person's mind and world. I simply loved it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Sad and inspirational story of Vincent Van Gogh's life. Supported by his brother Theo and from an art seller family, painting was a good fit for a life. Van Gogh was a perfectionist and wanted to get the paining right. First he wanted to be a proficient illustrator so he learned form specially by drawing models and landscapes. Then he was introduced to the Parisian impressionists and wanted to get color right so he went to southern France and painted landscapes and people. The sad part is his total inability to sell during his lifetime. The story somehow leads me to believe that this was somewhat his brother's fault. But it may have been just the revolutionary nature of impressionist painting in Europe at the time. Highly recommended to art lovers and specially to modern / impressionist fans ;-)”
Ami V wrote this review Wednesday, December 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story of VanGogh and how Theo, his brother, worked to sell his art but were unsuccessful.”
Anna wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This beautiful book captures the psychology of Vincent van Gogh, his life, his paintings, and his failed relationships. The "Arles, France" section of the novel is especially riveting.”
Sandy L wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful book with movie tie-in. A must read......”
Dave H wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A lively book showing the richness as well as poverty of human mind...”
Shirish P wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great story of the life of Vincent VanGogh”
Katherine L wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great book”
Shaliniajay wrote this review Monday, May 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is on my top 10 books ever read.”
Susan L wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 2 members found this review helpful“A wee bit histrionic. Obviously influential to the cult of VG.”
Drew P wrote this review Sunday, April 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Again, Irving Stone does an amazing job in showing us the harsh and difficult life of Vincent van Gogh. Surrounded by an influential family, inspiring and crazy artists and passion about art, this man is a very interesting subject to read about.
irith wrote this review Friday, November 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Irving Stone's research is extensive, and this book is based on hundreds of letters between Vincent and his brother Theo. Learned so many new things about a very known man. I read it in 3 days!”
