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"The French fin de siècle (1890-1905) was the most famous period in the art of printmaking. Pierre Bonnard, Alexandre Steinlen and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, among others, experimented intensively with the new printing techniques, with striking and beautiful results. The greatest innovation of these artists was the way they applied their talent to every level of the market: from deluxe proofs for the elite, especially for collectors, to applied graphic work for a broader audience. The reader of the book will be welcomed into these worlds from high art to art for 'the street'. The attractively designed book will be richly illustrated with fine examples of posters, sheet music and magazine illustrations, as well as the most exclusive and luxury collector's editions. The Van Gogh Museum with its fine and broad collection of 1,800 prints is a world renowned centre of research for Van Gogh and for his times and contemporaries. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is often considered to be a genius in a class of his own, an exceptional self-taught painter who paid little attention to the art world around him. In reality, Van Gogh learned extensively from others, exchanged ideas with his contemporaries, and often made use of prevailing methods and techniques to hone his skills. The culmination of an extensive research project undertaken by the Van Gogh Museum, this extraordinary book explores the workmanship behind his artistry. Essays address how he practiced his skills and adopted various sketching and painting techniques; acquired information about materials; learned about the physical characteristics of canvasses, paint, paper, chalk, and other materials; and how he approached working on paper and canvas. Showing his work alongside that of other artists demonstrates the degree to which he followed examples set by his contemporaries. Alongside the examination of Van Gogh's working methods, contributors look at the work and research of modern conservators." -- provided by publisher The French fin de siècle (1890-1905) was the most famous period in the art of printmaking. Pierre Bonnard, Alexandre Steinlen and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, among others, experimented intensively with the new printing techniques, with striking and beautiful results. The greatest innovation of these artists was the way they applied their talent to every level of the market: from deluxe proofs for the elite, especially for collectors, to applied graphic work for a broader audience. The reader of the book will be welcomed into these worlds from high art to art for 'the street'. The attractively designed book will be richly illustrated with fine examples of posters, sheet music and magazine illustrations, as well as the most exclusive and luxuru collector's editions. The Van Gogh Museum with its fine and broad collection of 1,800 prints is a world renowned centre of research for Van Gogh and for his times and contemporaries. 00Exhibition: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (03.03.2017-11.06.2017) / Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, Japan (17.10.2017-17.01.2018)
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