Vincent Van Gogh

by Francesco Castri, Francesca Castria, Vincent van Gogh

This exciting new art series combines the most popular artists with expert text and a fresh, unique, format destined to appeal to children and adults alike. Each of the Rizzoli Quadrifolios features sixteen foldout pages that open into huge poster-sized reproductions of the work, allowing readers to feel as though they have leaped into work itself. The series begins with two artists whose work continually compels Michelangelo and Van Gogh. Vincent Van Gogh features a variety of the best-known paintings by the Dutch artist, whose work continually breaks records at auctions. A tour of Van Gogh's portraits will travel to major American museums throughout 200 and 2001.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Katsumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This unusual book was quite a gift. It was made using a binding process I've never seen before. The pages actually unfold in a variety of ways to present images of Van Gogh's best loved paintings in a highly effective manner. Some pages fold out horizontally and present four works side-by-side, others fold out twice forming small posters. The quality of the graphics is excellent--especially the minute details shown in some of the enlarged reproductions. A beautiful volume and an asset to anyone who loves art.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and large representations of van Gogh’s paintings. There was only a small mount of text at the beginning of the book. It focuses primarily on studying and enjoying his works of art.