
Vincent Van Gogh
His Spiritual Vision in Life and Art
Carol Berry(Author)
Orbis Books (USA) (Publisher)
Published on 1. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-62698-152-2 (ISBN)
Description
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), perhaps the most beloved artist in the world, was motivated by a deep spiritual vision, first expressed in his ambition to become a missionary and minister, and later, after his decisive break with organized religion, through his art. In art he found a new way to express his solidarity and compassion for humanity, and to awaken people to the sacred depths of reality. Though virtually nobody in his own lifetime understood his intentions or appreciated his work, van Gogh poured out his convictions in letters to his brother Theo. Drawing largely on these letters, examples of his drawings, and her own reflections on the interplay between his life, his spiritual vision, and his art, Berry draws a moving portrait of van Gogh as a spiritual seeker and teacher for our time.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Maryknoll
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62698-152-2 (9781626981522)
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Carol Berry has degrees in art and psychology and art education. For many years she has lectured and led retreats based on the spiritual teaching of Henri Nouwen and van Gogh. She lives in Vermont.