Understanding Vincent Van Gogh: An analysis of the paintings and drawings of one of the most violent creative spirits of the 19th century

by Frederick Dawe

Book

Paperback

Published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[shems · Rating 2 out of 5]

whilst there is interesting information, this book was written with what feels like strong contempt for van gogh. it certainly seems like the author interpreted his work solely through a heavily stigmatised view of mental disorders. i understand that this was written in the mid-70s but it gets excessive.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never knew how Vincent VanGogh started out or why he was so sad. There is insight into his birth and life. There is an interesting timeline at the back of this small book. Taking art classes has help to make me understand the passion of art. I enjoyed this and look forward to finding books about other artists mentioned in this series.