Vincent Van Gogh

He was a preacher at some point in his early life, having this as one of his inspiration in the art of painting. He used water colors usually and mastered in using this medium. His works reflect more of nature– earth and water. Van Gogh has a good relationship of his brother as they send each other letters. Some were even adapted in films and plays.

Vincent Van Gogh for most artists, is an influential painter after he pioneered the art movement, expreesionism and later on, post-impressionism.

Born on: March 23, 1853

Died on: July 29, 1890

Famous Works:

The Starry Night

Prtrait of Dr. Gachet

The Blooming Plum Tre

Cypresses

Wheat Fields with Crows

Still-life Sunflowers, in vases

Cafe at Night

His Self-Portrait

Famous Contributions:

Expressionism

Post Impressionism

Site Name: Van Gogh Gallery

Domain: http://www.vangoghgallery.com/misc/bio.html

Summary: This site properly arranges Van Gogh’s accomplishments, both as an artist and a preacher. It includes a gallery of his works for you to examine his painting techniques and medium.

Site Name: Web Museum, Paris

Domain: http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gogh/

Summary: This site considers Van Gogh as the greatest Dutch painter as it proves to you why through its wide database on information about him and his works, not to mention his other accomplishments as a preacher.

Site Name: Artchive

Domain: http://www.artchive.com/artchive/V/vangogh.html

Summary: The site has a good background of Van Gogh. It has a a different category for his biography, books, posters, articles and other online resources.

Site Name: Artcyclopedia

Domain: http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/van_gogh_vincent.html

Summary: The site sees Van Gogh as a Post-impressionist and less, impressionist. Find out why.