Exploring Van Gogh's Colourful World

What art movement is Van Gogh associated with?

• Impressionism.

• Cubism.

• Post-Impressionism.

• Surrealism.

What natural elements did Van Gogh often paint?

• Flowers, landscapes and people.

• Animals.

• Mountains.

• Deserts.

What was special about Van Gogh's use of colour?

• He used very few colours.

• He used bright colours.

• He only used black and white.

• He mixed all his colours together.

What is the name of this famous painting by Van Gogh?

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Which of these paintings shows Van Gogh's self-portrait?

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What is a still life?

• A painting of a person.

• A painting of a landscape.

• A painting of objects like fruit or flowers.

• A painting of an animal.

What is the name of this painting by Van Gogh?

• "The Starry Night".

• "Sunflowers".

• "Bedroom in Arles".

• "The Scream".

What colours did Van Gogh use in his painting "The Potato Eaters"?

• Bright colours.

• Dark colours.

• Only black and white.

• Pastel colours.

Van Gogh often used thick, visible brushstrokes. What is the name of this technique?

• Pointillism.

• Impasto.

• Cubism.

• Surrealism.

Why is Van Gogh considered a great artist?

• His paintings look like photographs.

• He used a unique style and showed emotions in his art.

• He painted a lot of pictures.

• He was famous when he was alive.