2 Truths & 1 Lie
a. Although Van Gogh was insane, he became very wealthy for his paintings.
b. He was heavily inspired by African art.
c. His favorite color was blue.
All lies ;)
What is the object in the foreground of The Starry Night?
A tree.
What was van Gogh's first piece of art--painted in dark, earthy tones?
The Potato Eaters
How many paintings did he sell?
1
His youngest brother (Theo)
a. Van Gogh's father lived longer than him.
b. Van Gogh is actually pronounced with a hk sound.
c. He aspired to be a preacher.
a. is a lie-- he just cut it off
How many paintings did he paint during his time in the mental hospital?
150
What did van Gogh's use of color and brushwork evolve into that was new at the time?
It conveyed emotion and movement, and laid the groundwork for Expressionism
What was his favorite color?
Yellow
What 3 jobs did Van Gogh pursue before becoming an artist?
Art dealing, teaching, and Ministering.
!DAILY DOUBLE!
a. He died in France.
b. In his lifetime, he lived in the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, France, and Germany.
c. Some researchers believe that his artist friend Paul Gaugin cut his ear during a heated argument.
b. is a lie (he did not live in Germany)
Van Gogh excelled in languages and spoke many including Dutch, French, German & English
How many languages did he speak
Who helped to support van Gogh when he was hospitalized?
His brother Theo
What country's art was he heavily inspired by?
Japan
At what age did he die?
37
a. He cut off his right earlobe, washed it, and gave it to a woman.
b. He (allegedly) ate paint
c. His mother's name was Anna Carbentus
a. was the lie.
What year were Van Gogh's first paintings painted?
1881
What was the name of the Asylum where he painted The Starry Night?
Saint-Paul-de-Mausole
What town and country was he born in?
Zundert, Netherlands
What was his dad's name and occupation?
Theodorus van Gogh was a Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church.
a. He was born in 1853.
b. He resisted being put in the mental hospital.
c. His last words were, "the sadness will last forever."
b. was the lie (he volunteered to go)
Van Gogh created _____ _________ paintings
Did van Gogh create modern or post-impressionist paintings?
What 3 factors impacted Van Gogh's mental health?
Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and alcohol withdrawal.
How many paintings did he average per week?
4
Van Gogh was the eldest of his surviving siblings.
Who was the oldest in van Gogh's family?