Van Gogh and the Seasons

Description

A new look at the ways van Gogh represented the seasons and the natural world throughout his career The changing seasons captivated Vincent van Gogh (1853-90), who saw in their unending cycle the majesty of nature and the existence of a higher force. Van Gogh and the Seasons is the first book to explore this central aspect of van Gogh's life and

Sjraar van Heugten is an independent art historian and former head of collections at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. His books include Van Gogh: The Birth of an Artist. Joan Greer is professor of the history of art, design, and visual culture at the University of Alberta. Ted Gott is senior curator of international art at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.

"This book offers extensive evidence concerning van Gogh's interest in the seasons, an important theme for grasping some of the broader symbolic and spiritual associations of his art. Van Gogh and the Seasons is an essential resource for anyone interested in van Gogh, from general admirers to scholars and curators."-Matthew Simms, author of Cezanne's Watercolors