Vincent Van Gogh - Chemicals, Crises, Creativity

Автор: Wilfred Niels Arnold
Название: Vincent Van Gogh - Chemicals, Crises, Creativity
Издательство: Birkhauser
Год: 1992
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 325
Язык: English
Размер: 18.13 MB

Arnold (biochemistry and molecular biology, U. of Kansas Medical Center) brings the rigor of scientific research to a study in art history. He identifies the most important questions surrounding van Gogh (wherever possible, starting with the artist's own comments and analyses). Text examining the medical basis of Van Gogh's life, environment, and artistic uniqueness. Looks at the effects of alcohol, smoking, malnutrition, and fasting on the artist.