Dutch Postimpressionist Vincent van Gogh became famous for his use of colordistinctive brushstrokes and thick paint in his paintings of peasant lifenature scene... » 

Dutch Postimpressionist Vincent van Gogh became famous for his use of colordistinctive brushstrokes and thick paint in his paintings of peasant lifenature scenes landscapes and selfportraits. This biography discusses VanGoghs childhood education missionary work early struggles with perspectiveand proportion influence of artists Camille Corot and JeanFrancois Milletintroduction to oil painting support from his brother Theo time in Arles withartist Paul Gauguin influence of Japanese prints and travels through BelgiumEngland and France. Sidebars a glossary an index and a phonetics sectionaccompany easytoread text and fullcolor reproductions of Van Goghs artworkincluding Portrait of the Artist Without His Beard Vincents Bedroom in ArlesThe Potato Eaters Starry Night and The Red Vineyard. «