Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye (Discoveries Series) [Paperback]

Pascal Bonafoux (Author)

Book Description

Series: Discoveries (Harry Abrams) | Publication Date: March 30, 1992

Weaving together biographical data, anecdotes, and color reproductions of the artist's paintings, a leading art historian offers a dramatic account of the tortured creative genius and star of the Postimpressionist painters. Original.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810928280
• ISBN-13: 978-0810928282
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Van Gogh to go!, January 30, 1999

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Paul C "Paul" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye (Discoveries Series) (Paperback)

The publishers at New Horizons have managed quite a feat. They have shrunk volumes of information and Van Gogh ouvres into a paperback book you can tuck into your bag or briefcase. It's small size is deceptive, as it is still a rich and lavish escape into the world of Van Gogh.

The book is chiefly biographical in nature, is in COLOR throughout, and includes a tremendous number of VV's works.

The illustrations are thoughtfully layed out and juxtapose nicely with the text as they follow VV's painting career and tortured life.

An added treat is the inclusion of a section that contains letters written to his brother Theo, several black and white photos of the actual places he lived and worked, as well as an extensive list of further reading.

I highly recommend all the titles in this series. I hope this makes parting with your $10 bucks a little easier! :^)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Van Gogh -- a miniature version!, October 14, 1999

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Robert D. Williams (Reading, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye (Discoveries Series) (Paperback)

This is a very charming small book full of beautiful full color reproductions of Vincent's work. The organization is first rate -- there are references in this edition I never saw in others three times the price, such as a reproduction of the actual newspaper articles telling the story of Vincent's infamous ear slicing episode as well as the article announcing his suicide. Packed with relevant text ... I recommend this bargain priced treasure!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye -Discovery Series, July 18, 2005

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye (Discoveries Series) (Paperback)

This is a spectacular acquisition depicting the works of Van Gogh-born in Groot Zundert, Netherlands on March 30, 1853. He came from humble beginnings. His father was a neighborhood preacher.

On January 11, 1862 at age 9, he drew a classic rendition of a
bridge. It was done so well that people couldn't fathom how a
9 year old could draw with such careful attention to details.
An old man with his head in hands was created in 1882.
The famous "Noon Rest" was drawn in 1890. Many famous works are
depicted in this volume. They are either penciled in black/white
or in full oil color.

The work is well worth the price for serious students of art,
world history, the Netherlands and the history of the 19th
century.