Art Week 1: Van Gogh

What country was Van Gogh from?

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Belgium

Where did he go to art school?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

Where was the place to be as an artist in the late 1800's?

• London

• Paris

• Brussels

• Amsterdam

What other vocation does Vincent have other than being an artist?

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Architect

• Minister

Where is Vincent when he does the two self-portraits he talks about?

• In a garden

• In his apartment

• In a hospital

• In a church

How did Vincent get the supplies he needed to paint?

• He sold his drawings.

• He worked at a cafe.

• He traded paintings.

• He shined shoes.

What does Vincent use to create texture in his works? (more than one answer)

• Brushstrokes

• Lines

• Color

• Fabric

What is an example of complimentary colors?

• Blue and Purple

• Yellow and Green

• Red and Green

• Orange and Brown

About how many pieces of art did Van Gogh produce in 10 years?

• 250

• 850

• 1100

• 1700

How many paintings did Van Gogh sell over his lifetime?

• 0

• 1

• 10

• 25