Co-published by Museum of Modern Art and the Van Gogh Museum in conjunction with the first exhibition to focus on Vincent van Gogh's depictions of nocturnal and twilight scenes, Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night examines the artist's night landscapes, interior scenes, and representations of the effects of both gaslight and natural light on their surroundings. It features over one hundred illustrations, including details of Van Gogh's iconic paintings and works by other artist important to the development of his style.
Combines van Gogh's paintings with his own words, describing each work of art and introducing young readers to the concept of color.
Follows the painter from his boyhood in the Netherlands to his death in France, depicting his relationship with his brother Theo, his struggles to perfect his art, and his psychological and emotional difficulties.
Vincent van Gogh may be the best-loved artist in the world today. His brilliant colors and energetic brushwork have a passionate appeal that touches nearly everyone. Few people, however, are...
Vincent van Gogh and the colours of the night: a do-it-yourself art book for kids
Explores the major themes of van Gogh's paintings and his life, as well as his ties to the Impressionist movements and Art Nouveau, devoting special attention to his painting "Starry Night."
His work began to truly evolve in Paris, where he continued to study the work of Delacroix and the Impressionists.
Still , he was very productive , and his paintings from that time , with their bold colors and swirling lines , are full of emotion . In Starry Night , Van Gogh seems to be combining reality and imagination , and elements of Provence ...
Vincent van Gogh Rendered by Marty Noble Note Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch painter, classified as Post-Impressionist. Well regarded for his use of striking color, coarse brushwork, and contoured forms, Van Gogh's unique ...
Every ebook in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for inspiring budding young artists to continue their own artistic journeys. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
In a grove of plum trees with a small ravine, I pruned away all low branches to emphasize the canopy so that in spring the plums produce an umbrella of white blossoms similar to van Gogh's orchard scenes. Several wild fox grapes twine ...