The World According to Vincent van Gogh - The World According To (Hardback)
Nienke Bakker (author), Ann Blokland (author), Esther Darley (author of text)Published: 05/09/2024
Collecting van Gogh's ruminations on topics from art and colour to friendship and sorrow, this spellbinding anthology is a fascinating window into the mind and soul of a truly unique artist.
A collection of quotes from Vincent van Gogh on art, love, nature, colour, ambition, friendship, future, sorrow and consolation.
‘There are so many people [...] who imagine that words are nothing. On the contrary, don’t you think, it’s as interesting and as difficult to say a thing well as to paint a thing. There’s the art of lines and colours, but there’s the art of words that will last just the same’ Vincent van Gogh
For more than a century, Vincent van Gogh’s letters have been a source of inspiration to many. This book of quotes unites the exceptional and touching words of Van Gogh. Read his compelling thoughts on love, friendship, the comfort offered by art and literature, passion for work, the importance of ambition, dealing with setbacks and the beauty of nature.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN: 9780500028728
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 370 g
Dimensions: 170 x 120 mm
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