Vincent Van Gogh, Painted with Words: The Letters to Emile Bernard
This important, groundbreaking publication contains the illustrated letters between two great modern artists–Vincent van Gogh and ?mile Bernard. The original letters were previously in private hands and have not been seen for approximately seventy years. Here they are published in association with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and an exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York. In addition to the letters, the book also includes paintings, photographs, and drawings by both artists, as well as works by artists of the period, such as Paul Gauguin and Jean-Fran?ois Millet. These letters, written between 1887 and 1889, are among the most important and relevant sources of insight into van Gogh’s life and art. They bridge the time when van Gogh was living and working in Paris, where he painted most of his self-portraits (mainly because he was unable to afford models), to the small town of Arles, in Provence. Here he adopted new types of compositions and developed new ideas about color–all of which he describes in detail in letters to his friend and fellow painter Bernard. Only a year later, in July 1890, van Gogh died, at the age of thirty-seven. The authors have carefully placed each letter in context of relevant events and have written authoritative commentaries on the content of the letters.
Customer Review: A life examined in a new light
As a writer, I found this book very much of a revelation. Why? Simply put, Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890) was a prolific writer of letters. He wrote hundreds of brilliant letters to fellow artists, friends and his brother, Theo. Much of a persons character, thoughts, likes and dislikes, loves and hates, fears and loneliness can be found in letters. Both the darkness and the light of the soul come through in personal letters as they are often inner directed as much as directed to the receiver.
Many of these letters tell the story of life. They give us a glimpse of the ideas behind his art. They seem to prove that he was very much in his right mind and that he was not suffering from any sort of mental disability as some have thought.
The letters written to the French painter, Emile Bernard (1868-1941), who was twenty-years-old in 1888, are of great significance. In these, the artists share ideas when van Gogh was working in Arles in the South of France.
This is a very fine work. It’s interesting reading and seems to bring the characters to life.
Highly recommended.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson
Customer Review: A VOLUME TO BE READ, REREAD, AND TREASURED
A friend of many Impressionists, Vincent van Gogh stands alone among artists, beloved, admired and respected by millions. While many of his paintings are familiar to us, this beautiful volume offers insights into his thinking, his cretaive process, and his life. The letters presented herein were written between December 1887 and November 1889 to his younger friend and colleague, Emile Bernard. These epistles are priceless as they focus to a great extent on artistic questions and, at the same time reveal a man blessed with a unique style and plagued by doubts.
Letters in this volume are numbered from 1 to 22. Facsimiles of all are presented. With these we are privy to the artist’s apparent disregard for apostrophes and his cavalier use of capital letters. A joy and privilege to see the writing in his own script, complete with drawings and crossed out words.
Following the facsimiles one finds the letters printed in the original French along with transcriptions. Also included are generous full color reproductions of paintings by van Gogh and Bernard, many of which are discussed in the epistles as van Gogh both criticized and praised the younger artist. What comes through very clearly in the correspondence is the depth of friendship the two men shared.
Van Gogh’s last letter was written mere months before he took his own life.
Vincent van Gogh Painted with Words is a volume to be read, reread, studied, and treasured. It contributes immeasurably to our understanding of this troubled genius.
Highly recommended.
- Gail Cooke
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Customer Review: Videos from the first two LODVG CDs and more
Although many of the videos on this DVD are also on LODVG’s Web site’s (”zona exclusiva”), they look and sound much better on the DVD. Videos included are: el 28, cu?ntame al o?do, pesadilla, dile al sol, el libro, cu?date, par?s, la playa, pop, mariposa, mariposa (original version) and three songs (cu?ntame al o?do, el 28, tic tac) from “concierto b?sico 40 principales.” There are also many extras, including some behind-the-scenes video and a few clips from a live concert. The “?lbum personal” includes the song, “tantos cosas que contar.” There are a few minor technical flaws here and there, but not enough to significantly detract from an otherwise fine set of videos. If you like the CDs “Dile al Sol” and “Viaje de Copperpot,” you should enjoy this DVD.
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