Explore the life and art of Vincent van Gogh in this 35-minute video lecture. Delve into the artist's personal correspondence, family background, and artistic journey through various European cities. Examine iconic works such as "The Potato Eaters," "Sunflowers," and "Wheatfield with Crows." Discover van Gogh's interactions with fellow Impressionist painters and his time in the asylum at Saint Remy. Gain insights into the artist's final months in Auvers and the enduring impact of his work on art history.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
RED VINEYARDS
SUNFLOWERS
OCTOBER 3, 2016
VINCENT VAN GOGH Born in 1853
THEODORUS (FATHER)
ANNA-CORNELIA (MOTHER)
VINCENT (HIMSELF)
THEO (BROTHER)
ELIZABETH (SISTER)
WILLEMINA (SISTER)
CORNELIUS (BROTHER)
VAN GOGH FAMILY TREE
THE POTATO EATERS
CLAUDE MONET
CAMILLE PISSARRO
EDGAR DEGAS
BERTHE MORISOT
AUGUSTE RENOIR
AMSTERDAM (PRIOR TO 1886)
PARIS (1886-1888)
PAUL CÉZANNE
ARLES (1888-1890)
THE YELLOW HOUSE
ASYLUM AT SAINT REMY
GREEN WHEATFIELD WITH CYPRESS
DEAR VINCENT...
AUVERS (APRIL-JULY 1890)
WHEATFIELD WITH CROWS
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5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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Dana McPhersonVery interesting and engaging. A relatively short overview of Vincent's life and paintings. Lots of interesting details as well as references for books and movies that will give you further insight into Van Gogh.
