"This is without question among the most interesting, richest, and most convincing interpretations of Van Gogh and his work that I have ever read. The intelligence, critical acumen, and simple good judgment of the author make it a lively and good read." --Linda Nochlin, author of "The Politics of Vision" "In the concept of utopia, Carol Zemel has discovered a metacategory of great importance for Van Gogh's life and work. The way she deploys it in her book is wonderfully illuminating. She engages her subject with attractive ...
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"This is without question among the most interesting, richest, and most convincing interpretations of Van Gogh and his work that I have ever read. The intelligence, critical acumen, and simple good judgment of the author make it a lively and good read." --Linda Nochlin, author of "The Politics of Vision" "In the concept of utopia, Carol Zemel has discovered a metacategory of great importance for Van Gogh's life and work. The way she deploys it in her book is wonderfully illuminating. She engages her subject with attractive personal warmth without relinquishing critical distance."--Gary Schwartz, author of "Rembrandt: His Life, His Paintings"
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