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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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 (Parents In Touch)
Friendly and accessible ... a real pleasure to read (Parents In Touch)
Book Description:
An introduction to great painters, looking at their life story, techniques and collections, from well-known to unfamiliar works of art.
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- PublisherWayland
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0750284579
- ISBN 13 9780750284578
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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