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Vincent's Colors [Hardcover]

Vincent van Gogh , The Metropolitan Museum of Art
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 29, 2005
Vincent van Gogh is one of the world's most famous artists. Throughout his life, he wrote to his younger brother, Theo, about his colorful, dynamic paintings. This book pairs the artist's paintings with his own words.

Van Gogh's descriptions, arranged as a simple rhyme, introduce young readers to all the colors of the rainbowand beyond. The descriptive words combine with spectacular reproductions of many of the artist's most beloved and important works to create a perfect art book for young and old alike.


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*Starred Review* Gr. 1-3. This slim volume, produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an extraordinary accomplishment. Editor William Lach takes Van Gogh's own words from his letters to his brother, Theo, translated closely or freely from French or Dutch, to describe the colors of some of his most famous and beloved paintings. Lach has rhymed them gently: "Leaves of silver turning to green, / stars sparkling, greenish, yellow, white, / a big bunch of violet irises, / and in my head a starry night." There's a single line of text per spread, each opposite a full reproduction or a detail of the painting that corresponds to the line. The book begins with a very brief introduction and ends with a complete list of the paintings, including full descriptions and a citation for the correspondence from which each description comes. Children--and their adults--will marvel at the sunflowers that are "twelve flowers that are light on light" or "a lady's clothes in black, black, black." Accessible to the youngest of connoisseurs. GraceAnne DeCandido
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This slim volume, produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an extraordinary accomplishment. Editor William Lach takes Van Gogh's own words from his letters to his brother Theo, translated closely or freely from French or Dutch, to describe the colors of some of his most famous and beloved paintings. Lach has rhymed them gently: "Leaves of silver turning to green, / stars sparkling, greenish, yellow, white, / a big bunch of violet irises, / and in my head a starry night." There's a single line of text per spread, each opposite a full reproduction or a detail of the painting that corresponds to the line. The book begins with a very brief introduction and ends with a complete list of the paintings with full description and a citation for the correspondence from which each description comes. Children and their adults will marvel at the sunflowers that are "twelve flowers that are light on light" or "a lady's clothes in black, black, black." Accessible to the youngest of connoisseurs. -Booklist

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 29, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811850994
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811850995
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Starry, starry night" September 27, 2005
Format:Hardcover
One of the most well-known post-Impressionist artists is Vincent Van Gogh, whose paintings are filled with the brightest shades of yellow, blue and green. In a series of sixteen paintings, accompanied by the descriptive phrases Van Gogh wrote to his brother, Theo, young readers can enjoy the brilliance and energy of this man's work. Van Gogh has a particular appeal for children, a welcome introduction into the world of art, as each painting is reproduced with fine detail and the assured brushstrokes Van Gogh made on his canvases. Beautifully bound, the book begins with the author's self-portrait and the facts of his birthplace and eventual move to France, where he was inspired by nature's bounty, rich color and simplicity.

One of the most recognizable paintings is Sunflowers, "Twelve flowers that are light on light"; Irises, "a big bunch of violet irises"; The Bedroom, "two chairs the yellow of fresh butter"; and The Starry Night, "and in my head a starry night", all of them spilling from page to page, in unfolding poetry. Van Gogh's appeal is universal, the perfect artist to teach a child the language of color and creativity. By Chronicle Books, this is a beautiful addition to a child's library of beloved artists. Luan Gaines/2005.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a book to treasure March 10, 2006
By pwhimsy
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I used this book for many lessons, integrating the visual art as well as the writing component. very lovely, easy for young children to relate to, stimulates their own artisty and a lovely book to own.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars vincents colors November 5, 2006
Format:Hardcover
Vincents Colors is a beautiful book. I purchased it for my preschool to go along with the theme of illustrators and authors. The teachers used this book as a resource to go along with that theme.The children loved looking at the pictures.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Linking Literacy and the Arts February 8, 2008
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I have been an early childhood educator for over 39 years and am delighted that "Vincent's Colors" is available to my young students, ages 3-6. It is an exquisite introduction not only to the work of Vincent VanGogh but to the observation of color and art forms. In addition, the vocabulary associated with each picture links literacy to this introduction to art. Research clearly shows that the arts strengthen brain connections, particularly during the first five years of life. Every young child deserves this book in their early library!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages November 25, 2007
Format:Hardcover
I am a teacher in a class of 2 year olds and they LOVE this book. I have to read it at least 3 times per week, in addition to the children "reading" it themselves. The pictures are so bright and the words are so simple. We have even done pictures based on their favorite painting "Starry Night". I highly recommend this book to be added to any personal or classroom collection, especially if you are promoting art.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars educational books with wonderful illustrations January 22, 2009
Format:Hardcover
This book is extremely simple. On each page, it has photos of Van Gogh's work with the title, so it becomes educational for the parent as well. The colors are bold and vibrant to stimulate the mind's of young children. This book makes a wonderful and thoughtful gift.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner's Van Gough November 9, 2008
By Gepetto
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Several of my grandchildren have learned to love van Gough's art. This is a nice introduction and an easy reference.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Book! November 26, 2007
By Jeffie
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This is a beautiful book and a wonderful introduction to art for young children. In addition, children who are just learning to read can read the book themselves. My kindergarten aged grandson can read most of the book and loves to talk with an adult about the art. This book links meaningfully to the Baby Van GoghBaby Van Gogh video in the Baby Einstein series.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic book!
Terrific intro to Vincent van Gogh's works. Bought this for my 22 mo old son and we love looking at the pictures together. Beautiful! Read more
Published 21 days ago by RKCM
5.0 out of 5 stars was received well
gave it to my sisters grandchild for her birthday. she is always all smiles when it comes to books. it was good
Published 3 months ago by Douglas R. Pettinga
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Great book about Vincent van Gogh. Perfect for my elementary art classroom. Students can read to themselves when they finish early and can learn much from reading this book.
Published 4 months ago by M. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Intended For Adults
This book takes descriptions of Van Gogh's paintings from letters he wrote to loved ones and puts them on the adjacent page to the painting he was describing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Melder
5.0 out of 5 stars Vincent's COLORS
The book is perfect for a six year old. I bought it used. It is just like new. It will be well received after seeing the Van Gogh Exhibit in Denver.
Published 6 months ago by jody Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful1
this is beautiful- they show details of the paintings so you can appreciate the brush strokes of these amazing works of art. Read more
Published 6 months ago by KristyQ.
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids art . . .
Book was in beautiful condition, it came quickly and it's a really great one for reading and discussing art and color with small children.
Published 6 months ago by Shannon Bielke
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple yet beautiful book of Van Gogh's art, perfect for all ages
I've been introducing my seven-year-old daughter, via books, to some of the famous painters and paintings of the world. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Z Hayes
4.0 out of 5 stars The man speaks with colours
Van Gogh's art is self explanatory, but I always enjoy a book or celendar of his works. It would be nice if the images were larger, but overall quite nice book and a nice gift for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Thomas Hawking
5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches toddlers colors through the use of Van Gogh's images
My grandson loves this book! Teaches colors while instilling in the child an appreciation for art. Great book for infants/toddlers.
Published on April 16, 2009 by C. Morse
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