Vincent van Gogh (1853 1890) is often considered to be a genius in a class of his own, an exceptional self-taught painter who paid little attention to the art world around him. In reality, Van Gogh learned extensively from others, exchanged ideas with his contemporaries, and often made use of prevailing methods and techniques to hone his skills.The culmination of an extensive research project undertaken by the Van Gogh Museum, this extraordinary book...