- Description
Reading Vincent van Gogh analyzes the letters of the artist and provides thematic analysis. It gives readers valuable insight into the artist’s concepts and artistic theory through recurring motifs such as suffering, love, imagination, and the indescribable beauty of the world. While the book is an interpretive guide, it also provides a summary of the key concepts in Van Gogh’s letters, making his conceptual thinking understandable to readers. While the reading level is most suited for stronger readers, it highlights the symbiotic relationship between his painting and writing and the richness of his written work. Educators could use this book within English language arts, social studies, and art. Students can read Van Gogh’s letters as literature, studying theme, tone, and narrative technique or discussing the historical and cultural background of 19th-century Europe and art movements. Art courses can apply it to bridge the gap between Van Gogh’s written musings and his artwork, challenging students to examine the interdependence of text and image.
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- ISBN
- 9781771991872
- List Price
- $24.99
- ISBN
- 9781771991896
- List Price
- $24.96
Reading Vincent van Gogh: A Thematic Guide to the Letters
By Patrick Grant (Author)
