Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist

This lively, beautifully written biography (Kirkus Reviews) of the famous Post-Impressionist artist who painted Starry Night and many other masterpieces is fascinating reading (School Library Journal, Starred Review).

Vincent Van Gogh--one of the nineteenth century's most brilliant artist--will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who pioneered new techniques and styles and who, in a fit of passion, cut off his own ear.

Whether painting a portrait, landscape, or still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. Still, fame eluded him. This lack of recognition over a career spanning a mere decade (from ages twenty-seven to thirty-seven) fueled his lifelong self-doubt and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh's paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists.

Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of An Artist has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Historical/Social Studies) in Appendix B. It features a sixteen-page insert with family photographs and full-color painting reproductions and includes a glossary of artists and terms, a biographical time line, notes, a bibliography, and locations of museums that display Van Gogh's work.

A ROBERT F. SILBERT HONOR BOOK
AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK
AN ALA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS
A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A BOOKLIST CHILDREN'S EDITOR'S CHOICE

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 01/14/2003
ISBN: 9780440419174
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.20w x 0.28d

Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 01/13/2003 pg. 63
Kliatt 07/01/2003 pg. 51
Publishers Weekly 01/13/2003

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 54109 / Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist
Reading Level: 7.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5