Van Gogh, Rousseau, Picasso

What was the big idea behind Van Gogh's paintings?

• To create realistic portraits of people

• To make bold, energetic paintings in brilliant colors that express feelings

• To focus on landscapes and still life

• To replicate the techniques of the Impressionists

What were some of the challenges faced by Van Gogh during his lifetime?

• His paintings sold very well, making him wealthy

• He relied on his brother Theo for money and struggled with ill health

• He had a successful career as a preacher and schoolteacher

• He produced only a few paintings in his lifetime

Which of the following techniques did Van Gogh use in his paintings?

• He used a special color chart to pair up "complementary," or opposite, colors

• He painted only in black and white to emphasize contrast

• He avoided using colors and focused on pencil sketches

• He replicated Japanese printmaking techniques exactly

What is Van Gogh famous for?

• Abstract sculptures

• Expressive landscapes, portraits and interiors; series of sunflowers and irises; his troubled life

• Digital art and modern installations

• Photography and film

What year was Van Gogh born?

• 1853

• 1880

• 1890

• 1901

Which of the following is a famous work by Van Gogh?

• The Mona Lisa

• The Starry Night

• The Last Supper

• Guernica

What did Vincent van Gogh think about the night compared to the day, according to his quote?

• He believed the night was less alive and less richly colored than the day.

• He thought the night and the day were equally alive and colorful.

• He often thought the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.

• He felt that the night was only alive when he painted it.

In which town was Vincent van Gogh's studio located when he painted The Starry Night?

• Paris

• Arles

• Martiniqe

• Amsterdam

During September 1888, what change occurred in Vincent van Gogh's painting style?

• He started using brighter and bolder colors.

• He began painting only during the day.

• He stopped painting landscapes.

• He exclusively painted still lifes.

Who supported Vincent van Gogh financially by sending him money for food and rent?

• Paul Gauguin

• His younger brother Theo

• An art dealer from Paris

• The residents of Arles