In this 15-episode series, In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, discover the secrets behind the life and death of one of the most recognized, yet misunderstood, artists of the modern world. Art historian and best-selling author Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes you to the locations he visited throughout his life. He explores Vincent’s mindset, as you unravel the mysteries of Vincent's one-of-a-kind style and prolific output of art.

Jean-Pierre takes a unique approach to documenting Vincent's path by organizing this series by locale. Vincent was never tied down to a single location, unlike most of his contemporaries; instead, his art seemed to thrive on frantic movement from one place to the next, each of which left an indelible stamp on his work. By exploring Vincent's life in each of these locations, you will begin to grasp how his surroundings shaped his paintings.

Central to the themes in this series is the relationship between Vincent and his brother Theo, who was instrumental in shaping Vincent as a person and artist. In fact, Theo was the one who talked Vincent into pursuing being an artist. He saw Vincent's genius and believed he would someday be known as one of the world's greatest artists.

Perhaps why Vincent's art is so memorable is that his paintings lack the gloss and sophistication of his contemporaries—in part because he was largely self-taught. He painted the way he lived his life: doggedly, obsessively, and always true to his feelings. Vincent was a maverick in an age that prized conformity, and it is this individualism that makes him so appealing to our modern age.

In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh will give you fresh insight and a deepened appreciation for the sadness, turbulence, and undeniable genius behind one of the greatest artists the world has ever known.