{"product_id":"9780440419174","title":"Vincent Van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis \"lively, beautifully written biography\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) of the famous Post-Impressionist artist who painted \u003ci\u003eStarry Night \u003c\/i\u003eand many other masterpieces is \"fascinating reading\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVincent Van Gogh—one of the nineteenth century's most brilliant artist—will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who pioneered new techniques and styles and who, in a fit of passion, cut off his own ear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether painting a portrait, landscape, or still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. Still, fame eluded him. This lack of recognition over a career spanning a mere decade (from ages twenty-seven to thirty-seven) fueled his lifelong self-doubt and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh's paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVincent Van Gogh: Portrait of An Artist\u003c\/i\u003e has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6–8, Historical\/Social Studies) in Appendix B. It features a sixteen-page insert with family photographs and full-color painting reproductions and includes a glossary of artists and terms, a biographical time line, notes, a bibliography, and locations of museums that display Van Gogh’s work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ROBERT F. SILBERT HONOR BOOK\u003cbr\u003eAN ALA NOTABLE BOOK\u003cbr\u003eAN ALA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNA\u003c\/i\u003eL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBOOKLIST \u003c\/i\u003eCHILDREN'S EDITOR'S CHOICE \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Greenberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Digest format paperback","offer_id":47345378590932,"sku":"9780440419174","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ef26d55d-b702-47bc-943d-f1531827b44f.jpg?v=1765575201","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780440419174","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}