Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Van Gogh Masterpieces of Art features all of the best-known works of one of the most famous artists in the world, preceded by a fresh and thoughtful introduction providing lively commentary on his life, society, places and style and techniques, including the powerful animation of his strident brushwork. AUTHOR: Stephanie Cotela Tanner holds a masters degree in the History of Art from Birkbeck College, University of London. She is a freelance art historian and curator, with extensive international experience. She also lectures on a wide range of subjects, including Northern and Italian Renaissance art, British modernism and post-World War II Italian painting and cinema. She publishes the blog, ArtSmacked, which features daily commentary and debates on art news. 84 colour illustrations
