
Van Gogh's Second Gift
A Spiritual Path to Deeper Creativity
Cliff Edwards(Author)
Fortress Press,U.S.
Published on 18. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-5064-6235-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Cliff Edwards, a well-known Vincent van Gogh author and scholar, explores Van Gogh's second gift--the surprising written works of Van Gogh in letters to his brother, fellow artists, and friends. Edwards illuminates Van Gogh's vision and creative process for readers as a way of living and creating more deeply. Van Gogh's Second Gift gives us another side of Van Gogh, whose poetic, creative, and original mind opened up startling insights on the creative process. A perfect book for creatives and those who want to understand more about one of the world's most beloved artists, the genius creator of works like Starry Night. Focusing on more than 40 letter excerpts, Edwards offers clear background and insights into Van Gogh's life and creative ideas, as well as suggestions for reflection and personal engagement. Van Gogh sketches are scattered throughout the book"--Bookdepository.com.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5064-6235-6 (9781506462356)
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E-Book
08/2020
Broadleaf Books
€15.99
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Person
Cliff Edwards is Powell-Edwards Distinguished Professor of Religion and the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University and a respected Vincent Van Gogh scholar. He has written several books on Van Gogh, including Van Gogh and God. Edwards lectures, leads retreats, and serves on the boards of a variety of civic, religious, and scholarly organizations. He is also a founding member of the Powell-Edwards Endowment for Religion and the Arts, bringing programs and speakers on religion and the arts to Virginia Commonwealth University and the city of Richmond, Virginia.