Creative Inspiration: Van Gogh

Author: Vincent Van Gogh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910463574
Category : Artists' writings
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
Van Gogh's paintings are amongst the most iconic and admired in the world, but the extraordinary richness of his writings and depth of his thinking on creativity, art and beauty is less explored. In Creative Inspiration Van Gogh's writings have been edited and selected to create an enlightening, uplifting and helpful book for art lovers and creatives - amateurs and professionals alike. 150 carefully selected images illustrate these quotes, focusing on the sketches and drawings that reveal the rigour and ambition with which he approached his work.

Vincent's Books

Author: Mariella Guzzoni
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500094129
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
'I have a more or less irresistible passion for books' Vincent van GoghVincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was famously driven by his passion for God, for art - and for books. Vincent's life with books is examined here chapter by chapter, from his early adulthood, when he considered becoming a pastor, to his decision to be a painter, to the end of his life. He moved from Holland to Paris to Provence; at each moment, ideas he encountered in books defined and guided his thoughts and his life. Vincent's letters to his brother refer to at least 200 authors. Books and readers - whether dreaming or deeply absorbed - are frequent subjects of his paintings.Vincent not only read fiction, he also knew many works of art from detailed descriptions and illustrations in monographs, biographies and museum guides. Always keeping up to date, he never missed the latest literary and artistic magazines. This thought-provoking and original study takes the reader on an artistic-literary journey through Vincent's discoveries, his favourite authors and best-loved books, revealing a continuous dialogue between his own work, the artists and the authors who inspired him, and giving life to his comment: 'Books and reality and art are the same kind of thing for me.'

Creative Inspiration: Vincent Van Gogh

Author: Vincent van Gogh
Publisher: September Publishing
ISBN: 1910463582
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
Exploring the extraordinary richness of Van Gogh's writings and depth of his thinking on creativity, art and beauty. Vincent van Gogh's paintings are amongst the most iconic and admired in the world. The trials of his life and health are endlessly discussed but the extraordinary richness of his writings and depth of his thinking on creativity, art and beauty is less explored. Creative Inspiration, Van Gogh's writings have been edited and selected to create an enlightening, uplifting and helpful book for art lovers and creatives - amateurs and professionals alike. 150 carefully selected images illustrate these quotes, focusing on the sketches and drawings that reveal the rigour and ambition with which he approached his work. The book is thematically divided - from Beginnings to Routine to Beauty - and his determination and charisma are shared through words and pictures. A beautiful and delightfully handy art book that is designed to inspire. Please note this is a fixed-format ebook with colour images and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.

Van Gogh and God

Author: Cliff Edwards
Publisher: Loyola Press
ISBN: 9780829406214
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
Explore the depth of this brilliant and tortured artist's spirituality and find a new Van Gogh--philosopher of life, unorthodox theologian, and determined seeker of global spirituality.

Van Gogh's Second Gift

Author: Cliff Edwards
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506462367
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Cliff Edwards, a well-known Vincent Van Gogh author and scholar, explores Van Gogh's second gift--the surprising written works of Van Gogh in letters to his brother, fellow artists, and friends. Edwards illuminates Van Gogh's vision and creative process for readers as a way of living and creating more deeply. Van Gogh's Second Gift gives us another side of Van Gogh, whose poetic, creative, and original mind opened up startling insights on the creative process. A perfect book for creatives and those who want to understand more about one of the world's most beloved artists, the genius creator of works like Starry Night. Focusing on more than 40 letter excerpts, Edwards offers clear background and insights into Van Gogh's life and creative ideas, as well as suggestions for reflection and personal engagement. Van Gogh sketches are scattered throughout the book.

Refractions

$Refractions PDF$ Author: Makoto Fujimura
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1641587113
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Embark on a profound journey through the depths of human emotion and spirituality in the updated anniversary edition of Refractions by renowned artist Makoto Fujimura. This timeless collection of reflective essays invites you to explore themes of grief, loss, tragedy, and disruption through the eyes of an artist’s soul. Originally conceived in the shadow of the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center, near where Fujimura’s New York art studio stood, this anniversary edition includes new essays unpacking the author’s further insights into his concepts of culture care and a theology of making. Refractions carries the weight of history and the urgency of the moment, illuminating beauty, healing, and hope. A gift for any artist or supporter of the arts, Refractions connects faith, art, and life, offering insight into healing with the wisdom and perspective of a leading contemporary artist and follower of Jesus, making beauty from ashes, and the gospel as a message as breathtaking and intricate as the lives it touches. In a world marred by violence and despair, Fujimura guides you toward a deep understanding of life’s intricate tapestry, where beauty emerges from unexpected places, and healing finds its roots in the goodness of God and human resilience.

Shut Your Monkey

Author: Danny Gregory
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440341176
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Hear that voice inside your head? The one that nitpicks all your new ideas? That's your monkey. This hypercritical little critter loves to make you second-guess yourself. It stirs up doubt. It kills your creativity. But it can be stopped. And acclaimed author Danny Gregory is here to show you how. After battling it out with his own monkey, he knows how to shut yours down. Gregory provides insight into the inner workings of your inner critic and teaches you how to put it in its place. Soon you'll be able to silence that voice and do what you want to do—create. Now follow his lead and Shut Your Monkey.

ArtCurious

Author: Jennifer Dasal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134590
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Advice for the Soul

Author: Vincent Van Gogh
Publisher: September Publishing
ISBN: 9781914613685
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A stylish gift and inspirational self-purchase that distills Van Gogh's extraordinary writings, artistic talent, creative insight and ambition. With a flexibound cover and gold foiling, this beautiful book features more than 100 artworks from the Van Gogh Museum collection and quotes that bring affirmation, solace and spiritual guidance. Well placed to share advice for the soul, Van Gogh worked in the face of extreme mental health problems for more than a decade and overcame extreme adversity to become one of history's most important and inspiring artists. Other titles in this series include The Healing Power of Nature and Creative Inspiration.

Vincent's Colors

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811850995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Combines van Gogh's paintings with his own words, describing each work of art and introducing young readers to the concept of color.