Van Gogh : Discovery of van Gogh painting points up immortality of the artist . Maybe the book has sat on this library shelf for years without anyone coming along to free it from its hardbound neighbors . He says Van Gogh struggled with his art -- and depression -- died young , but art endured . He says art in all its forms is like message in a bottle , sent from the mind of artist to the ages . Phil Everly : Art , whether Van Gogh or Van Gogh , keeps artist 's perceptions alive .
Van Gogh : Discovery of van Gogh painting points up immortality of the artist . He says Van Gogh struggled with his art -- and depression -- died young , but art endured . He says art in all its forms is like message in a bottle , sent from the mind of artist to the ages . Phil Everly : Art , whether Van Gogh or Van Gogh , keeps artist 's perceptions alive .