This title looks at the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, including an examination of paintings such as Sunflowers, Starry Night, The Artist’s Bedroom in Arles, The Night Café, The Potato Eaters, Portrait of Père Tanguy and Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear. It looks at the techniques and colour palette that van Gogh used in these works, encouraging readers to look more closely at the interesting elements of each painting. It also includes a timeline of his life, information on museums and galleries where his work is currently displayed and a chance for readers to use what they have learned to make their own painting in the style of Vincent van Gogh.
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Reviews
This is a 32-page paperback costing £8.99, and even so it is very good value for money. The text is clear and straightforward. The book ends with inspiring hints as to how the reader could try to make an acrylic painting in Van Gogh's style. Very warmly recommended.
Through an interesting range of his works, the book looks at the techniques and colour palette that van Gogh used ... a chance for readers to use what they have learned to make their own painting in the style of Vincent van Gogh -- this will be very useful to teachers
Friendly and accessible ... a real pleasure to read
