Zundert, the Netherlands (Holland), 1853 (AKA the nineteenth century).
Name two artists who painted using the Post-Impressionist style.
Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and Georges Seurat.
Where did Van Gogh go to art school? Who encouraged him to go?
(Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts) Brussels, Belgium. His brother, Theo.
What struggles did Van Gogh have during his lifetime? (Name three.)
Alcoholism, poor health & diet, romantic rejection, multiple career failures, depression, "severed ear incident", etc.
Tell us a fun fact about Vincent Van Gogh.
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What is Post-Impressionism?
An artistic movement that emerged in the late nineteenth century in response to Impressionism characterized by colorful, expressive, and personal touches.
Which two types of paintings is Vincent Van Gogh famous for painting?
Portraits and landscapes (or: still life).
What's this painting called?
Starry Night (1889).
What's this painting called? Why did Van Gogh use yellow?
Sunflowers (1888); to represent happiness.
What was Van Gogh’s first significant painting called? What do you think of it?
The Potato Eaters, 1885.
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