Van Gogh: Great Lives in Graphic Form (Biographic)- Classics Hardcover Edition

Discover the extraordinary life and work of Vincent van Gogh through the innovative visual storytelling of the Biographic series. Combining fascinating facts with colourful infographics, timelines, maps and diagrams, this engaging biography offers a fresh and accessible look at one of the world''s most celebrated artists.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) is one of the most recognisable names in Western art, famous for his expressive paintings, vivid use of colour and distinctive brushwork. Although his work became hugely influential after his death, his life was filled with artistic experimentation, personal challenges and a relentless desire to develop his craft.

Biographic: Van Gogh presents 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements from his life and career in a series of colourful visual snapshots. Timelines place key events within their historical context, while maps highlight important locations and diagrams explore his artistic development and working methods.

From his early life and changing career ambitions to his time in France and the creation of some of his most famous works, this book reveals the person behind the paintings through an entertaining combination of biography and infographics.