From School Library Journal
Grade 7-12-Two books written in a conversational tone that will hold readers' interest. Both titles convey a sense of who the artists were as people-their courage and dedication to their work as well as their arrogance, egoism, or eccentricities, thus creating a well-balanced view. The format is an open and inviting one, and the numerous full-color reproductions are of excellent quality. Engaging and informative.Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

ANNOTATION

Examines the life and work of the nineteenth-century post-Impressionist painter known for his use of bright colors and his depiction of South Seas scenes.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Paul Gauguin turned his back on his country and left his wife and five children to sail off to the South Seas in search of a paradise that he believed would liberate his painting. What he found was less than paradise, but he created there some of the most beautiful and powerful paintings that exist.

FROM THE CRITICS

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