Starry Night Content
This is the most prominent element in the painting Starry Night.
Cyprus stump
It is reported Van Gogh died in this manner.
Suicide
Van Gogh viewed the field he painted from here.
Window of mental hospital
Why does the cypress stump stand out more than the rest of the painting?
Bigger than other elements of the painting.
Van Gogh was the most influential artist during this century.
19th century
Van Gogh was in this country when he painted Starry Night.
France
Why do 100s of people a day crowd around the original painting?
This was the year Starry Night was painted.
1889
Name one type (scene) of painting Van Gogh is known for creating?
Landscapes or portraits
What does the tree-like shape give viewers the opportunity to do?
Guess what the shape is
Van Gogh died in this year.
1890
What principle of design does Van Gogh use in Starry Night?
movement
The swirling clouds, glowing stars, and a bright moon cause the viewer's eyes to do what?
Follow the movement around the painting
Van Gogh was born this year.
1853
What time of day other than "night" is represented in the painting?
Early morning before sunrise