Van Gogh repetitions

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is the first book to focus on the artists repetitions, a term he used to describe his process of producing more than one version of a composition. Van Gogh ultimately developed a conceptual framework that distinguished his rptitions from copies, tudes, tableaux, and dcorations, balancing modernist aspirations toward originality with the creation of copies of his existing compositions. The artists practice of producing repetitions was far more extensive and vital to his creative process than is commonly recognized. In this groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated book, a series of essays considers the many unresolved issues and controversies surrounding the repetitions, including their origins, development, and meaning in van Goghs art. Technical and analytical examinations provide new insights into the artists working methods and approach to the creative process.