Van Gogh - Masters of Art

Van Gogh's breathtaking artistry comes fully alive in this stunning volume that features dozens of exquisite reproductions.

From early peasant studies to his luminous sunflower paintings, this volume showcases Van Gogh's evolving mastery of light, color, and movement. Fifty-five carefully reproduced works highlight his expressive brushwork and his deep connection to the natural world. Organized thematically, the book includes many of his most celebrated pieces-The Starry Night, The Potato Eaters, Café Terrace at Night, Irises, Sunflowers, and three of his self-portraits. Brief texts provide context for Van Gogh's artistic development and influences, offering readers a thoughtful way to engage with his work. Whether capturing the quiet beauty of Arles or the energy of a city street, each painting reflects Van Gogh's distinctive vision and emotional depth. Ideal for longtime admirers and newcomers alike, this book offers a clear and compelling look at one of art history's most influential figures.

A propos de l'auteur

Isabel Kuhl is an art and architecture historian. Among her many books are Vincent van Gogh, 50 Buildings You Should Know, and 50 Sculptures You Should Know (all by Prestel).

Résumé

Van Gogh’s breathtaking artistry comes fully alive in this stunning volume that features dozens of exquisite reproductions.

From early peasant studies to his luminous sunflower paintings, this volume showcases Van Gogh’s evolving mastery of light, color, and movement. Fifty-five carefully reproduced works highlight his expressive brushwork and his deep connection to the natural world. Organized thematically, the book includes many of his most celebrated pieces—
The Starry Night
,
The Potato Eaters
,
Café Terrace at Night
,
Irises
,
Sunflowers
, and three of his self-portraits. Brief texts provide context for Van Gogh’s artistic development and influences, offering readers a thoughtful way to engage with his work. Whether capturing the quiet beauty of Arles or the energy of a city street, each painting reflects Van Gogh’s distinctive vision and emotional depth. Ideal for longtime admirers and newcomers alike, this book offers a clear and compelling look at one of art history’s most influential figures.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Isabel Kuhl
• Edition: Prestel
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 25.03.2026
• EAN: 9783791393124
• ISBN: 978-3-7913-9312-4
• Pages: 112
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 210 mm x 20 mm
• Poids: 400 g
• Illustrations: 2 SW-Abb., 53 Farbabb.
• Thèmes: Große Meister der Kunst; Grosse Meister der Kunst
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art; Kunst, Impressionismus, Realismus, Niederlande, Malerei und Gemälde, niederländische Malerei, Selbstporträts, Arles, Sonnenblumen, Art Book, Netherlands, Self-portraits, Naturalism, Post-Impressionism, Kunst: allgemeine Themen, dutch painting, Zweite Hälfte 19. Jahrhundert (ca. 1850 bis ca. 1899), Emotionale Tiefe, Starry night, Sunflowers, bedeutende hauptwerke, bauernstudien, impressionismus und realismus, introduction to art history, modernist painting, important major works, van gogh self-portrait, peasant studies, emotional depth, impressionism and realism, masters of art