Van Gogh
Van Gogh pt 2
Kollwitz
Klimt
100
What is Van Gogh's first name?
Vincent
100
True or False: Van Gogh was very famous in his lifetime and sold many artworks
False: He wasn’t famous during his lifetime
He only sold one painting while alive.
100
What is Kollwitz first name?
Käthe
100
What was Klimt's first name?
Gustav
200
Where was Van Gogh from?
Netherlands
200
What did Van Gogh suffer from and what did he do that was shocking?
He suffered from mental illness and cut off his ear during a difficult time in his life
200
Where was Kollwitz from?
Germany
200
Where was he from?
Austria
300
What is his most famous painting?
Starry Night
300
How many artworks did he make?
He created over 2,000 artworks - Including around 860 oil paintings in just about 10 years.
300
What major themes did Kollwitz often show in her artwork?
Poverty, war, grief, and the struggles of everyday people
300
What art movement is Gustav Klimt most associated with?
Art Nouveau or The Vienna Secession
400
Who did Vincent write letters to, and who was an important part of his life?
His brother, Theo
400
What country did he spend much of his time painting landscapes in?
Arles, France
400
What was this piece titled?
The Mothers
400
What does Art Nouveau mean?
New Art in french
500
What is his style/technique of painting called?
He used thick, visible brushstrokes
This style is called impasto and makes his paintings feel very textured.
500
Where was Vincent when he painted Starry Night?
Saint-Rémy (Asylum)
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night while staying in a mental health facility in France, inspired by the view from his window but not copying it exactly. Instead, he combined what he saw with his emotions and imagination to create a sky that feels full of movement and energy.
500
Why did Kollwitz’s make art, what did she want to raise awareness about?
She wanted her work to raise awareness and create empathy about social injustice and the effects of war, often advocating for peace.
500
Name two things that inspired Klimt to make his unique artwork style
His father was a gold engraver - gold leaf
He also visited Byzantine mosaics in Italy and was inspired by the sparkle and small decorative pieces