Reviews
The size of the picture is a bit disappointing, but I like being able to see Van Gogh's story.
The illustrations are as large as the book, so they are clear and look just like the originals. It is great to read about Van Gogh's circumstances and life in detail alongside the paintings.
The anecdote about him cutting off one of his own ears and sending it to the woman he loved is quite grotesque yet famous. He was an artist who lived a tragic life; a figure whose art was not recognized during his lifetime but only came to light in later generations. While such cases are certainly not uncommon, Van Gogh's life seems even more dramatic. During his lifetime, he was friends with Gauguin, and it is said that on one occasion, he took his canvas outdoors on a day of severe wind and
Pascal Bonafoux: VAN GOGH (Vincent van Gogh)
This book is intended for a general audience and is a liberal arts book written in a way that allows even non-specialist readers to easily understand specialized content.
Korean title: VAN GOGH(빈센트 반 고흐)
Korean author: 파스칼 보나푸
Korean publisher: 열화당
ISBN-13: 9788930100014
Reviews
The size of the picture is a bit disappointing, but I like being able to see Van Gogh's story.
The illustrations are as large as the book, so they are clear and look just like the originals. It is great to read about Van Gogh's circumstances and life in detail alongside the paintings.
The anecdote about him cutting off one of his own ears and sending it to the woman he loved is quite grotesque yet famous. He was an artist who lived a tragic life; a figure whose art was not recognized during his lifetime but only came to light in later generations. While such cases are certainly not uncommon, Van Gogh's life seems even more dramatic. During his lifetime, he was friends with Gauguin, and it is said that on one occasion, he took his canvas outdoors on a day of severe wind and
