Van Gogh For Kids
He rented out a yellow house to live in and invited artist paul gauguin to join him.
Van gogh for kids. A child friendly introduction to the artist vincent van gogh. Here we take a look at some amazing facts about this incredible man. You can use any van gogh painting to try this.
He suffered from anxiety and fits of mental illness when he was 37 he died from shooting himself in the chest. Gachet sold for 82 5 million. Vincent van gogh was a fascinating artist who became famous after he died.
Vincent willem van gogh 30 march 1853 29 july 1890 was a dutch post impressionist painter his work had a great influence on modern art because of its striking colours and emotional power. Vincent van gogh self portrait. When he was a young man van gogh worked for a company of art dealers.
These 25 van gogh inspired art projects for kids are a great way to inspire lifelong appreciation of great art and fuel their own artistic imaginations. At the time it was the most expensive artwork ever sold. Van gogh s the starry night art project for kids.
Art doesn t have to be difficult or overly messy to share with kids and it doesn t have to cost a lot either. In 1888 van gogh moved south to arles france to start up an artist s commune. Why is he fam.
When he was in london he was inspired by all the art he saw in galleries. The buyer was a 74 year old japanese businessman who died six years later. Van gogh began painting with intensity and emotion.
He certainly lived a very interesting life. Van gogh s brother theo worked in an art gallery and introduced van gogh to many artworks. He loved the vibrant colors and the bright sun of arles.
He went to france belgium and england. Plus you can add in fun and learning with the famous artists. The starry night by vincent van gogh at the museum of modern art moca in nyc.
Van gogh was born in the netherlands but travelled across europe. These van gogh inspired projects are a great way to share master art with your children. Van gogh was interested in painters who were painting everyday life.
In 1990 van gogh s painting portrait of dr. This van gogh inspired art activity is perfect for exploring mixed media with kids. The subjects kids are introduced to while they are young tend to stay with them for life.
The colors in his paintings became more vibrant and bright. Vincent van gogh was born on march 30 1853 in groot zundert.
