Vincent van Gogh traveled widely throughout Europe—on foot, by boat, and above all, by train. He wrote countless letters to his family as he went, using the world around him as the subject for hundreds of drawings and paintings. And in his day, that world looked very different from ours.
Brimming with colorful illustrations, historic photographs, letters, detailed maps, and other documents, this book enables readers to join Van Gogh on his journeys from Z to A: from Zundert in the southern Netherlands (where he was born), through London and Paris, to Auvers-sur-Oise in France (where he died).
Offering a detailed introduction to Van Gogh's personal quest and the world of his time, The Vincent Van Gogh Atlas will immerse young readers in the history of the nineteenth century and the turbulent life of Van Gogh, the artist and man.
Reviews
This vibrantly illustrated and beautifully written biography of Vincent van Gogh presents his life in a new way for young readers. Instead of relying on straight text, readers are invited to learn about him by following hand-drawn maps that show where he lived during his short life …Reading this atlas is like exploring a treasure or genealogical map as dotted lines from the text connect to accompanying historical photographs, maps, newspaper articles, and illustrations that highlight specific details …This unique and irresistible biography of Vincent van Gogh is highly recommended.
— Booklist (starred review)
This atlas has much to share with readers …The authors do not shy away from the artist's troubles, but rather handle them with compassion …This is well-crafted narrative nonfiction.
— School Library Journal
Contributors
Nienke Denekamp
Author
Nienke Denekamp is a journalist and author. She is the author of several other books, including The Gauguin Atlas.
René van Blerk
Author
René van Blerk is a senior educator at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Geert Gratama
Illustrated By
Geert Gratama studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and works as an illustrator and graphic designer for various publishers, theater groups, governmental organizations, institutions, and companies.
