The Sunflowers
Vincent van Gogh's Search for Beauty
By Zahra Marwan
Harry Hartog's review
Superbly illustrated, "The Sunflowers" by Zahra Marwan brought me great joy to read and share the paintings with my nieces. A beautiful, beginner friendly biography of one of our most renowned painters, this follows van Gogh as he not only finds his love of painting his most famous sunflowers, but also trying to find what makes him happy in life. Van Gogh loved to share his art with those closest to him, so I hope you pick this book up and share it with someone very special. - Dee, Harry Hartog Macquarie
Description
A nonfiction picture book that explores Vincent van Gogh's journey of self discovery and community from award-winning author-illustrator Zahra Marwan.
Vincent van Gogh paints what others consider inelegant. But painting those sunflowers bring happiness to his troubled heart.
And it isn't until he begins traveling that his world opens up to new friends and new ideas that help his heart and art thrive more than he could have ever imagined.
Award-winning author-illustrator Zahra Marwan has depicted a breathtaking passage of Vincent van Gogh's life in The Sunflowers, filled with dreamy watercolor artwork. And while it is based on van Gogh's real life, it also expresses how we should do what we love, despite the words of harsh critics. It's a story about finding friendship, broadening your horizons, and creating a safe and welcoming community.
- ISBN:
- 9781250859631
- Format:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 40
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Feiwel and Friends
- Imprint:
- Feiwel and Friends
- Weight:
- 398 g