Understanding Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'

Where is Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' displayed?

• The British Museum

• The Rijksmuseum

• The Museum of Modern Art

• The Louvre

What element in the foreground of 'Starry Night' suggests proximity to the viewer?

• The moon

• The mountains

• The cypress tree

• The church

Which 17th-century artist is mentioned as an influence on Van Gogh's depiction of the sky?

• Rembrandt

• Vermeer

• Ruisdael

• Hals

What is notable about the brushwork in 'Starry Night'?

• It is very smooth and polished

• It is thick and covers the entire canvas

• It is minimal and sparse

• It is energetic and dynamic

How does the sky in 'Starry Night' contrast with the village below?

• Both the sky and the village are chaotic

• The sky is calm, and the village is chaotic

• The sky is turbulent, and the village is tranquil

• Both the sky and the village are tranquil

What does the cypress tree in 'Starry Night' symbolize?

• Love

• Hope

• Death

• Life

Which colors does Van Gogh use to create intensity in 'Starry Night'?

• Purple and pink

• Blue and yellow

• Red and green

• Black and white

What is unique about the landscape in 'Starry Night'?

• It is a real place Van Gogh visited

• It is a combination of memory and imagination

• It is a famous tourist spot

• It is a depiction of Van Gogh's hometown

Where was Van Gogh when he painted 'Starry Night'?

• In his home studio

• In an asylum in Saint-Remy

• In a bustling city

• In a public park

What event in Van Gogh's life is linked to his stay in the asylum?

• A fight with Gauguin

• His first art exhibition

• His financial success

• His marriage