He published numerous books on the art of the middle ages and of the 19th and 20th. I have several other van gogh books, but this is the best. The small sized hardback is a very nice book, and is almost exactly the same as the larger hardback version van gogh. The complete paintings, hardcover by walther, ingo f met. Today, the works of vincent van gogh 18531890 are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. Walthers book pairs a detailed monograph on his life and art with a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings. The complete paintings by walther metzger and taschen publishing. He has written numerous books on art, including volumes on van gogh and chagall. Rainer metzgers most popular book is vincent van gogh. This book is a comprehensive study of the genius and angst of the expressionist master, vincent van gogh one of the most ironic stories in art history. This book combines a detailed monograph on his life and art with a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Vincent van gogh the complete paintings rainer metzger author. Rainer metzger studied art history, history, and german literature in munich and augsburg.
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Van gogh the complete paintings taschen jumbo series by. Vincent van gogh the complete paintings rainer metzger keywords. The paintings in this book are beautifully reproduced. Yet as he was painting the canvases that would subsequently become these sellout modern. Colors are vibrant and brushstrokes are shown with great detail. Walther and rainer metzger few artists are as honest about their growing pains as van gogh was. These volumes also reproduce most of van goghs paintings in color. Meet vincent van gogh, the tortured genius of 19thcentury art. See all books authored by rainer metzger, including vincent van gogh. Although a number of the graphic reproductions are of questionable quality, this is still the only place youll find colour graphics of the vast majority of van gogh s paintings. This comprehensive study of vincent van gogh 18531890 offers a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings, alongside writings and essays, charting the life and work which continues to tower over art to this day.
Rainer metzger books list of books by author rainer metzger. As the title says, every known painting by vincent van gogh is presented here, nearly all in color, wellreproduced and many fullpage. The complete paintings 2 volume set by walther, ingo f metzger, rainer at. Today, he is celebrated the world over as one of the most important painters of all time, recognized with sellout shows, feted museums, and record prices of tens of millions of dollars at auction. Complete works by rainer metzger bibliography sales rank.
But more than that, the authors analyze van gogh s life story throughout every stage of his artistic development and this is a more complex and multilayered artistic growth than i had realized. And he has long been recognised as one of the greatest modern artists. Van gogh, who took up a variety of professions before becoming an artist, was a solitary, despairing and selfdestructive man. Meet the founding father of modern painting with taschens van gogh.
Walther and rainer metzger 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He struggled to find his style and palette, craving recognition while, at the same time, expressing openly how much he still had to learn and how hard he worked to create. County museum of art is a remarkable book with an expertly written bio, thoughtful layout and perfect color reproductions. This lush tome collects all his 871 paintings, alongside writings and essays, charting. Van gogh did indeed go at least to the brink of insanity. Van gogh complete paintings by ingo walther abebooks. Rainer metzger s most popular book is vincent van gogh.
Examines the life and art of nineteenthcentury dutch artist vincent van gogh, and features color reproductions of his complete catalogue of 871 paintings, as well as an illustrated chronology of his life from 1853 to 1890. Today, the works of vincent van gogh 18531890 are among the most well. The complete paintings rainer metzger 1989 van gogh cover. Van gogh by rainer metzger, ingo f walther, hardcover. The complete paintings, and marc chagall, and more on. Van gogh, who took up a variety of professions before becoming an. The complete paintings by rainer metzger, 9783836557153, available at book depository with free delivery. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Vincent van gogh is regarded not only as a major pioneer of modernism, but as one of the greatest artists of all time. Walthers many titles for taschen include vincent van gogh, pablo picasso, art of the 20th century, and codices illustres. The complete paintings by rainer metzger, 9783836557153, available at book depository. I only wish i could see van gogh s actual works in person. Walther and rainer metzger 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
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