Vincent Van Gogh: His Journey as an Artist and His Painting Style

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Vincent Van Gogh: His Journey as an Artist and His Painting Style

What do you already know about Vincent Van Gogh?

Van Gogh's Early Years and Career Shifts

• Started as an artist by sketching
• Failed attempts in art dealing, teaching and preaching
• After unsuccessful careers as an art dealer, teacher and preacher, he decided to pursue painting at the age of 27.
• Took painting lessons from Anton Mauve
• He also continued to draw extensively to improve his skills.

First Paid Commission

• Vincent received his first paid commission from his uncle. This opportunity allowed him to further develop his painting skills.

Van Gogh's Artistic Influences

• Vincent moved to Paris in 1886
• He was introduced to modern artists like Claude Monet
• Paris influenced his style greatly
• Vincents paintings became lighter and more colorful

Van Gogh's Evolution of Style and Transition Towards Modern Art

• Vincent developed a unique painting technique with short brush strokes
• His paintings were characterized by vivid colors and emotional expressiveness
  

Change in Subjects

• Vincents subjects also changed when he moved to Paris
• He started painting cafes and landscapes
• Vincent wanted to paint models, but due to financial constraints, he began painting self-portraits.
• This change in subjects reflected his circumstances and personal exploration.

Characteristics of Van Gogh's Paintings and Emotional Expression

• Vivid colors and bold brush strokes
• Reflect his feelings and thoughts
• Deviation from the realism preferred in his time
• Emotionally expressive artworks

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When did Vincent move to Paris?

1. 1886
2. 1884
3. 1890
4. 1880

From whom did Vincent receive painting lessons

1. Rembrandt van Rijn
2. Anton Mauve
3. Claude Monet
4. Piet Mondriaan

How many paintings did Vincent make?

1. 350
2. 1000
3. 788
4. 850

Assignment

• Make a painting in the style of Van Gogh's paintings
• You will first sketch the outlines

Examples 

Huge Output

• Vincent produced over 850 paintings and nearly 1300 works on paper. 
• However, he only managed to sell a few artworks during his lifetime. 
• During Vincent's time, realistic paintings were valued, and his colorful works were not widely appreciated.