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Vincent Van Gogh: His Spiritual Vision in Life and Art
Category:	Books > Spirituality > Spirituality Series
Author/Artist:	CAROL BERRY
ISBN / ID:	9781626981522
Publisher:	Orbis
Binding:	PAPERBACK
Price:	AU$48.95

Description:	Carol Berry captures the essence of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), portraying him as one of the most profoundly interesting and spiritually engaged men of the last few centuries. Her book begins with a description of the rural life which had an early shaping influence on Vincent and awakened in him the connection between the life of the spirit and the parables of Jesus. Berry recounts how throughout his whole life Vincent was motivated by a deep spiritual vision and that at an early age he sought to listen both to the Word of God and his experience of the natural world. The awakening of his spirit first found expression in his desire to become a missionary and minister. Later, after his decisive break with organized religion, Vincent found a new to awaken people to the sacred depths of reality through his art. This became a profound expression of his spirituality reflecting his solidarity and compassion for humanity. Though virtually nobody in his own lifetime understood his intentions or appreciated his work, van Gogh poured out his convictions in letters to his brother Theo. Drawing largely on these letters, examples of his drawings, and her own reflections on the interplay between his life, his spiritual vision, and his art, Berry draws a moving portrait of Vincent as a spiritual seeker and teacher for our time.

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