Van Gogh techniques

LO: What type of painting techniques did Van Gogh use?

16.11.2023

Steps to success

• I can describe what 'impasto' means.

• I can identify colours used in a piece of Van Gogh's work.

• I can explore and experiment in my sketchbook using Van Gogh's style and techniques.

Multiple Choice

What two primary colours mixed together create the secondary colour green?

• blue and red

• red and yellow

• yellow and blue

• blue and orange

Multiple Choice

Which art movement does Van Gogh's work belong to?

• post-impressionism

• cubism

• pop art

• art deco

Multiple Choice

The correct definition for silhouette is...

• light coloured foreground with a dark background

• dark solid shape on a light coloured background

• composition with lots of colour

Multiple Choice

Van Gogh was known for his unique way of applying paint to create texture and movement in his artworks. What term best describes the distinctive and visible brushstrokes he used?

• smooth strokes

• hidden strokes

• invisible strokes

• Expressive strokes

Vincent van Gogh's unique style

Van Gogh was part of the Post-Impressionist movement. The typical characteristics of this movement include:

representing topics related to real life
using bright colours to express feelings and emotions
focused on light, shadow, shapes and line

Vincent van Gogh

Van gogh techniques:
nature
vibrant colours
bold brushwork

'impasto' - thick brush strokes of paint

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Poll

What was a technique Van Gogh used where he used thick paint onto his work?

• vimpto

• impasto

• pasting

• impossible

Your turn

1. choose an image of Van Gogh's and stick in sketch book

2. identify the colours used and make a note of these in your book

3. describe what the image is e.g. night sky, trees in an orchard, sunflowers

4. lightly sketch your chosen image

5. using impasto brushstrokes, create your own representation

What have we learnt?

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What techniques did Van Gogh use?

Techniques Van Gogh used in his artwork are...