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Stacks in Provence, Van Gogh's haystacks are clearly the centerpiece of his work. The effortless line direction and blue toned sky's, yields the effect of blowing wind on a cool day. Opposite of the bold orange hues emanating from, Ferme a Arles ( Landscapes near Arles), by Gauguin. Although he does create a similar effect in the background with

Vinci, Edouard Manet etc. What is little known is that how troubled he was during his lifetime and how he experienced a tumultuous series of ‘attacks” and depression.This troubled time in his life ranged from 1880, when he was institutionalized at Arles to the time of his unfortunate death on July 29, 1890. What is still left to be answered is did his multiple addictions improve the quality of his art or was he suffering from something else that drove him insane and contributed to the great prowess

Van Gogh’s friend, Gauguin, would join him, but things were not going to be for the best. Towards the end of the year of 1888, a tragic accident would cause Gaugin to leave the town of Arles. Vincent Van Gogh was going through an episode in which he charged at his friend with an open razor. During the process, Gaugin would eventually try to stop Van Gogh, but unfortunately he would only end up just cutting a portion of his own ear lobe

The term Japonisme, refers to the influence of Japanese art on Western art (“Japonisme”). During the second half of the nineteenth century, there was an outbreak of admiration for all things Japanese; being that the hidden works of Japan had finally been unveiled to the Western population. In 1859, Japan opened its doors to the concept of overseas trade in turn allowing for Oriental art and household goods to come flooding into Europe. Japanese prints became an immediate hit amongst Western artists;

Impressionism began in the mid-1800 's while Paris was the artistic capital of Europe. While Impressionism was rejected by the Salon de Paris, numerous artists grouped together so they could finally paint what they wanted to paint. Impressionists broke away from traditional artists who covered their canvas with dark undercoats versus the Impressionists painted on a white or cream-colored background for a brighter look. What attracted many to impressionism paintings was the shift from paintings focused

Lunchon of the Boating Party by Piette Augustine Renoir, and Sunrise, by Claude Monet. The three post-impressionist I chose is The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, The Peppermint Bottle by Paul Cézanne and Memory of the Garden at Etten, Women of Arles by Vincent van Gogh. To Mrs. Nichols,

lantern lights the terrace, the façade, the pavement, and even projects light over the cobblestones of the street, which takes on a violet-pink tinge.” It was obvious that Van Gogh was absorbed with the beauty of this place. He describes the city of Arles, France as almost like being in Japan. He writes to his sister, “For myself, I don’t need Japanese prints here, because I’m always saying to myself that I’m in Japan here. That as a result I only have to open my eyes and paint right in front of me

Vincent van Gogh, a standout amongst the most understood post-impressionist craftsmen, for whom shading was the central image of articulation, was conceived in Groot-Zundert, Holland on March 30, 1853.The child of a minister, raised in a religious and refined climate, Vincent was exceptionally enthusiastic, needed fearlessness and battled with his character and with course. He trusted that his actual calling was to lecture the gospel; notwithstanding, it took a long time for him to find his calling

Vincent Willem Van Gogh was born in 1853. Vincent had five siblings: two brothers, Theodorus (Theo), Cornelius Vincent; and three sisters, Anna Cornelia, Elisabeth Huberta, and Willemina (Wil) Jacoba. Theo was Vincent’s favorite family member and his closest friend. Wil was his favorite sister albite the age gap and had psychological disorders, like Vincent. Vincent was a solemn boy who favored privacy to the company of family and friends. He loved all types of nature but favored flower, bugs

Lindsey Buss Understanding the Arts Thesis Question 11-07-14 Vincent van Gogh One of my favorite pieces of art growing up was "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh was a man of his times, but what was his life like? Van Gogh had a religious upbringing and was originally going to be a minister as his occupation. But my main focus and what I want to know, is what were the influences on his life and how did they affect his painting? Between all of these things van Gogh had many influences