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Van Gogh & Gauguin - The Studio of the South - 1888 - Brilliant Art - $20 (Delaware)
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Book: Almost 7 lbs, 10x13". In new condition. An amazing art book. Check the price on eBay as this is a great offering, no tax or shipping like eBay either.
Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South is a 2001 book by Douglas W. Druick and Peter Zegers that explores the intense, two-month collaboration between Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in Arles, France, focusing on their rivalrous friendship and artistic exchange. Published by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Van Gogh Museum, the book analyzes their shared vision for an artistic community, the "Studio of the South," and the influence they had on each other's work, featuring numerous illustrations of their masterpieces.
Key aspects of the book:
Focus: The book centers on the period from October to December 1888 when the two artists lived and worked together in Arles.
Content: It delves into their complex relationship, their artistic philosophies, and the development of their individual styles during this time.
Significance: It offers a new perspective on this pivotal moment in modern art history, examining the mutual influence and innovation that occurred despite the famously unhappy ending to their collaboration.
Authors: Douglas W. Druick and Peter Zegers.
Publishers: The Art Institute of Chicago and the Van Gogh Museum.