Van Gogh Art Book Vol.2 Self-Portraits and Portraits (Arca Publishing Art Books)

A simple one-artwork-per-page layout allows each work to be viewed in its entirety.Pages may be detached and used as small posters.(Note: No individual commentary on the artworks is included.)This book is an art collection focusing on Vincent van Gogh’s self-portraits and portraits. The series consists of three volumes, of which this book is Volume 2. Volume 1 focuses on flowers and still lifes, while Volume 3 presents urban and natural landscapes. As Volume 2, this book centers on self-portraits and figure portraits created between 1884 and 1890, arranged in chronological order.Van Gogh repeatedly depicted his own likeness. His self-portraits, created with variations in hats, clothing, and backgrounds, provide insight into the conditions of his artistic practice and changes in his mode of expression at different stages of his career. He also produced numerous portraits of people around him, including the postman Joseph Roulin and his family, his mother, fellow artists, and their associates. Although he never married and had no children, his relationships with others are continuously reflected in his work through portraiture.This book adopts a one-artwork-per-page layout, making it easy to examine not only the overall composition but also details such as brushwork, structure, and color placement. Pages may be detached and used as small posters.As a purchaser’s benefit, information on how to download a PDF edition and high-resolution image files is included on the final page. (Access to these materials is optional and provided as a supplementary service.)As an editorial policy, Arca Publishing selects representative works by each artist with the intention that they may be displayed in domestic spaces, arranging them in chronological order. Excessive decoration and commentary are avoided in favor of a simple, enduring format that is uncommon in conventional art books. This volume has been edited in accordance with that policy.Size215.9 mm × 257 mm (8.5 × 10.1 inches)A wide format slightly larger than standard reference or atlas-sized books.How to UseThe book may be enjoyed as an art collection or pages may be detached, framed, and displayed.Downloaded image files may also be used as wallpapers on computers or smartphones, or printed for use as posters.This book is suitable as a gift for those interested in art.List of WorksPlease refer to the sample page for the list of included works.About Arca PublishingArca Publishing is a publishing label dedicated to delivering historically significant artworks to audiences worldwide at accessible prices. All volumes adopt a simple one-artwork-per-page layout, allowing the artworks themselves to remain the focus of appreciation. New titles are added on an ongoing basis. Read more