Van Goghs Life
Where Van Gogh was born
What is Netherlands? (Dutch)
What painting shows stars swirling in the sky?
Starry Night
What do we call a picture of a person’s face?
Portrait
What emotion might you feel looking at “Starry Night”?
Calm, Sad, Peaceful (answers may vary)
What kind of flower did Van Gogh paint many times?
sunflowers
Vincent Van Goghs Ear was
What kind of flowers did Van Gogh paint in a vase?
Sunflowers
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
Van Gogh showed his feelings through the use of what?
What warm colors can you use for sunflowers?
reds, oranges, yellows
How many painting did Van Gogh sell while alive?
Name 3 paintings by Van Gogh
Starry Night, 12 Sunflowers, Wheat Field
What does "analogous colors" mean?
Colors next to each other on the color wheel
What kind of mood do cool colors show?
calm, sadness, relaxation
What technique did Van Gogh use to show movement and texture?
thick short brush strokes
What country did he move to for many years?
France
What type of paintings did Van Gogh send to his friend Paul?
Self portrait and sunflowers
What is a complementary color to blue?
Orange
Why might Van Gogh have painted so many self-portraits?
He couldn't afford a model
What type of art medium will we use today instead of paint?
oil pastels and watercolors
What is the name of Van Gogh’s brother who supported him?
Theo
What painting shows a café at night?
Café Terrace at Night
What is “monochromatic” color use?
One color in many shades and tints
How can artists express emotions in their work?
Color, line, subject matter
What makes Van Gogh’s sunflowers so special?
Bright colors, texture, (answers may vary)