Van Gogh

"Contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh's life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in the Netherlands in 1853, it covers his childhood, family life, education and work before he began painting in 1880." Also presents color reproductions of his works -- both Impressionist and Expressionist from his early sketches to his most famous Sunflowers, Irises, and Starry Night, "accompanied by an analysis of each painting and its significance within the context of the artist's life, his technique, and his body of work as a whole" -- Dust jacket.