Understanding Vincent Van Gogh: His Life and Art

What inspired the teacher to learn more about Vincent Van Gogh?

• A book about European artists

• A visit to the Musee d'Orsay

• A documentary on TV

• A lecture in college

What art movement did Van Gogh help develop?

• Cubism

• Post-Impressionism

• Surrealism

• Expressionism

Which series by Van Gogh focuses on night scenes?

• The Sunflower Series

• The Nocturne Series

• The Arles Series

• The Blue Irises Series

From where did Van Gogh view the scene depicted in 'Starry Night'?

• His studio in Nuenen

• The Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy

• A friend's house in Arles

• A hotel in Paris

What is a distinctive feature of the church in 'Starry Night'?

• Its large windows

• Its unusual color

• Its sharp steeple

• Its modern style

What symbolizes death in 'Starry Night'?

• The mountains

• The village houses

• The cypress trees

• The moon

What aspect of 'Starry Night' is most noted for its dynamic movement?

• The night sky

• The portrayal of the church

• The depiction of the village

• The foreground trees

Which artists influenced Van Gogh during his stay in Paris?

• Da Vinci and Michelangelo

• Monet, Pissarro, and Gauguin

• Rembrandt and Vermeer

• Picasso and Dali

What was Van Gogh's preferred method of painting?

• From memory

• Using photographs

• En plein-air

• In a studio with controlled lighting

How did Van Gogh view the concept of death, as reflected in his paintings?

• As an ominous event

• As a continuation of life

• As a new beginning

• As a tragic end