Screaming Ears: Van Gogh's Art and Life

Author: (Dutch) Van Gogh Art Research Foundation, Jin Na, Xu Shengting
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book was once ranked as one of the five greatest biographies of Western figures, divided into two volumes, "The Life of a Genius" and "Dear Theo," compiling a brilliant biography of the genius painter Van Gogh along with over 200 oil paintings and sketches. Renowned world artist Wu Guanzhong wrote the preface and recommendation, making it one of the most collectible books of 2005. As the most outstanding genius painter of the 19th century, Vincent Van Gogh was born in a small village in the Netherlands. He lived in poverty and obscurity during his lifetime, selling only one oil painting and two sketches, yet after his death, he was widely revered and honored as a master. When mentioning Van Gogh, one cannot help but think of the golden sunflowers, bright roses, and the severed ear. In fact, they have long become symbols of the genius's madness. As the renowned world artist Wu Guanzhong said, "The sunflowers in his eyes are not ordinary flowers. When I first saw his sunflowers, I immediately felt how insignificant I was." This book describes the brief yet brilliant life of this genius who loved life but faced repeated setbacks. As the eldest son of a pastor's family, his short 37 years of life were filled with loneliness yet shone brilliantly, leaving behind over 1,500 oil paintings and sketches, as well as tens of thousands of letters to his brother Theo. His life has been written into novels and turned into films, spreading widely around the world and influencing generations of artists and ordinary people. This book is divided into two volumes, "The Life of a Genius" and "Dear Theo," systematically introducing Van Gogh's life and works, compiling over 200 oil and sketch drawings, making it worth collecting.