Vincent van Goghs Sunflowers are among his most famous works and are some of the most iconic
paintings in the world. The Van Gogh Museum has opened its doors exclusively to Exhibition on
Screen to go beyond the surface and explore the many questions and mysteries that surround
these seminal works. Why did Van Gogh choose the exotic sunflower with its long stem and golden
crown? When did the flower itself arrive in Europe and how had previous artists reacted to it?
What was Van Gogh trying to say with his works and how does that differ from version to
version? What secrets did scientists discover when they analysed the work in detail? All is
revealed in this fascinating film which travelled beyond Amsterdam to Tokyo Philadelphia
London and Munich to film in incredible high-definition detail all five of the works on
public display. Each painting is different and has its own unique story spanning one of the
most famous and turbulent periods in art history. Only in this DVD will you have the rare
opportunity to see these works brought together from across the world in this fascinating and
dramatic story.
