A beautiful book full of enthusiastic and scientific comments by this strong author. The huge recognition of van Gogh's impressionistic and expressionist work brings it all to life. The second in the series, which will undoubtedly be a collected source for an entry-level assessment. Following on from his bestselling book Through Leonardo's Eyes, this second book in the series is a delightful and inspiring introduction and discovery of the work of Vincent van Gogh. Barrington Barber's engaging commentary perfectly complements the visual celebration. This artist's tragic story unfolds through his paintings. You can trace his artistic development from his early beginnings, where, living and literally starving with his subjects, his work is all the more authentic, to the many later paintings created when van Gogh was suffering from repeated hallucinations and depression.