Tuesday, March 13, 2012

March 13-15 Vincent van Gogh - Starry Night





We will be learning about the life of Vincent VanGogh and focouse in one of his most famous painting Starry Night.

Vincent van Gogh
Van Gogh discovered painting after he had tried and failed at other professions from art dealer to preacher. All of van Gogh’s 800 or more paintings were created in the last ten years of his life. He tried to express his thoughts and emotions in his artwork, often working day and night without stopping, spending all of his money on paint, and even forgetting to eat. Van Gogh’s paintings are filled with color, swirling images, and intense feelings. One of his paintings sold for $82 million, it is call the portrait of Dr. Gachet.


Gaby, 10


Sophia, 07



Rachael, 11