Vincent van Gogh: A Life of Passion and Struggle

Vincent van Gogh: A Life of Passion and Struggle

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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Vincent van Gogh, a renowned artist, faced numerous personal and professional challenges throughout his life. Despite his struggles with mental health and financial instability, he produced some of the most iconic artworks in history. His early life in the Netherlands, career beginnings in London, and artistic development in Paris shaped his unique style. Vincent's mental health issues, exacerbated by isolation and substance use, led to tragic events. However, his legacy endures, with his works now celebrated worldwide.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of Vincent van Gogh's stillborn brother?

Paul van Gogh

Theo van Gogh

Johannes van Gogh

Vincent Vilhelm van Gogh

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city did Vincent van Gogh work at an art dealership?

Paris

Brussels

Amsterdam

London

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Vincent van Gogh decide to pursue after being fired from the art dealership?

Become a teacher

Become a musician

Become a minister

Become a writer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who supported Vincent van Gogh financially during his early years as an artist?

His brother Theo

His friend Paul

His mother

His uncle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which art movement greatly influenced Vincent van Gogh during his time in Paris?

Cubism

Realism

Impressionism

Surrealism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Vincent van Gogh famously do during a mental health crisis in Arles?

Burned his paintings

Cut off his ear

Moved to Japan

Painted 'Starry Night'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Vincent van Gogh spend time recovering and painting after his mental health crisis?

An asylum in Saint-Rémy

A hospital in Paris

A monastery in Belgium

His brother's house

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