There are numerous methods of immersing yourself in the work of an artist, the best, of course, by standing in the presence of the actual paintings, as the light touches them in different ways, revealing the depth, breadth and sensitivity of the brushstrokes and the intensity of the colors.
When that’s not possible – as in the case of the brilliant post-impressionist Vincent Van Gogh, whose works are among the most prized (and valuable) in the world – an immersive “experience” is probably the next best, and certainly the most visceral, thing.
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