Vincent's Colors.Vincent's Colors. Words and pictures by Vincent van Gogh. William Lach (ed.) San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden : Chronicle Books, 2005. Illus., hardcover, 48 pp., $14.95. This wonderfully simple text echoes with the heartfelt resonance of van Gogh's voice. Quotes from letters written to his brother, the art dealer, Theo, are placed in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with details of Vincent's paintings. The crisp focus brushstrokes permit a view of close proximity to the surface of the artwork. Anyone will engage in delight at the descriptive words which the editor has tastefully taste·ful adj. 1. Having, showing, or being in keeping with good taste. 2. Pleasing in flavor; tasty. taste arranged to rhyme: "a jug in squares of blue and white/twelve flowers that are light on light." This is an art book not to be overlooked! Reviewed by Rebecca J. Martin, art specialist, Oakhurst ES, Fort Worth ISD See IDD. , Texas. |
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