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What art movements were inspired by Vincent van Gogh?
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What art movements were inspired by Vincent van Gogh?

Van Gogh’s significance as an artist extends far beyond his own lifetime. His style, which emerged during the Post-Impressionist movement, laid the foundation for numerous art movements to come. In this article I will explore the art movements that were inspired by Van Gogh’s revolutionary approach to art, from Expressionism to Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism to Neo-Expressionism.

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The Mystery behind Vincent van Gogh’s Death
Artists Sarah Ransome Artists Sarah Ransome

The Mystery behind Vincent van Gogh’s Death

Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, is renowned for his profound artistic contributions. While Van Gogh's artistic brilliance is widely recognised, his death remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. In this article, I examine the various theories and perspectives, and seek to shed light on the circumstances that led to his untimely death.

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How did Vincent van Gogh become famous?
Artists Sarah Ransome Artists Sarah Ransome

How did Vincent van Gogh become famous?

Vincent van Gogh is now a world renowned artist of the 19th century, who highly influenced the art movements of the 20th century. However, during his lifetime his work received limited recognition and commercial success.

It wasn’t until after his tragic death in 1890 that his fame really started to grow. In this article, I explore the crucial Role of Johanna van Gogh-Bonger in promoting Vincent van Gogh’s artistic legacy after his death.

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Why did Vincent van Gogh paint so many self portraits?
Artists Sarah Ransome Artists Sarah Ransome

Why did Vincent van Gogh paint so many self portraits?

One aspect of Vincent van Gogh’s body of work that stands out prominently is his extensive collection of self-portraits. Van Gogh’s self-portraits provide a personal narrative, documenting his journey as an artist and a human being. In this article, I explore the reasons why Vincent van Gogh painted so many self portraits.

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