Log in egg head 10 years agoPosted 10 years ago. Direct link to egg head's post “Van Gogh had chopped his ...” Van Gogh had chopped his ear because of his relationship with Gaungin? Why their relationship had deteriorated ? • (5 votes) Emily Metz 9 years agoPosted 9 years ago. Direct link to Emily Metz's post “Van Gogh was very trouble...” Van Gogh was very troubled. He grew up in poverty and had to leave school to get a job at age 15 to help support his family. He's had terrible luck with women as well. He fell in love with his landlady's daughter and she rejected his marriage proposal. He later fell in love with a prostitute, and she quit for a while, but when she started up again, it was hard for Van Gogh. He also fell in love with his cousin, who was disgusted by this information and fled the country. He spent most of his money on paint and art supplies, so he lived basically on coffee and bread, which caused him to become physically ill. He also developed anxiety and depression, and his mental state got so bad that he occasionally ate paint and sipped turpentine. After Gaungin checked up on him for about a month, the two of them got into a fight. There is speculation now that Van Gogh may not have been the one to cut off his ear, but that it could have been Gaungin. It's also known that Van Gogh shot himself in the chest, but scientists are questioning whether or not that's accurate. They believe that if he had shot himself while holding the gun at arms length, his injury should have been much worse. They have a theory that perhaps he was shot by someone else from farther away. (33 votes) abigail torres 9 years agoPosted 9 years ago. Direct link to abigail torres's post “Why did he chop his ear o...” Why did he chop his ear off! I know he was in a bad relationship but why would he do such a thing! • (6 votes) Arthur Smith 9 years agoPosted 9 years ago. Direct link to Arthur Smith's post “No one really knows, but ...” No one really knows, but there are theories. According to art historian Waldemar Januszczak, Van Gogh was in despair because he felt he couldn't compete with Paul Gauguin, a painter that Van Gogh admired a great deal. They lived together for a short while, and didn't get along too well. Gauguin eventually decided he'd had enough and wanted to leave. Meanwhile, Van Gogh wasn't so successful with women, due in part to his problems with alcohol. So, the same night Gauguin decided to leave, Van Gogh cut his ear off, and wrapped it up for a girl he liked - similar to the way Matadors cut off the ear of a bull after killing it - as a trophy. It was Van Gogh's way of saying, "Okay, Gauguin, you win, I lose!" (9 votes) Maria Emilia Barriga 8 years agoPosted 8 years ago. Direct link to Maria Emilia Barriga's post “I do not know if it is tr...” I do not know if it is true, but based on his actions and his life issues, some say Van Gogh was bipolar, is that true? • (4 votes) David Alexander 8 years agoPosted 8 years ago. Direct link to David Alexander's post “Vincent Van Gogh was comb...” Vincent Van Gogh was combating his anguishing mental illness — frequent episodes of depression, paralyzing anxiety and, according to some accounts, the symptoms of bipolar disorder — which would eventually claim his life in 1890, shortly after his 37th birthday. (4 votes) Chris Wallace 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to Chris Wallace's post “Several times throughout ...” Several times throughout this article, I see quotes dated in an odd way, with a number preceding the date. (Ex. "“These are exaggerations from the point of view of arrangement, their lines are contorted like those of ancient woodcuts” (805, c. 20 September 1889)). What do these numbers mean? • (2 votes) Amie Christensen 7 years agoPosted 7 years ago. Direct link to Amie Christensen's post “What is the reason Van Go...” What is the reason Van Gogh made the church windows dark? • (2 votes) Mike Thompson 6 years agoPosted 6 years ago. Direct link to Mike Thompson's post “He was pretty disillusion...” He was pretty disillusioned with religion, so maybe he meant that as a way to show his lack of faith in religion. (2 votes) Terrica Dawkins 5 years agoPosted 5 years ago. Direct link to Terrica Dawkins's post “How do these three spaces...” How do these three spaces relate to one another? How does the eye move through them? Is the arrangement stable or unstable? What is your relationship to the scene? • (3 votes) Edward M. Van Court 7 years agoPosted 7 years ago. Direct link to Edward M. Van Court's post “I understood that the sty...” I understood that the style and colors of this painting were impacted by Van Gogh's use of foxglove (containing digitalis) for his health. Is that true? • (1 vote) drszucker 7 years agoPosted 7 years ago. Direct link to drszucker's post “I suggest being wary of t...” I suggest being wary of theories that offer medical conditions that seek to explain an artist's decisions. There are countless such theories and all that I have seen are, in my opinion, without merit. (3 votes) batol hasan 6 years agoPosted 6 years ago. Direct link to batol hasan's post “can you explain 3 compone...” can you explain 3 component of art style,content and ccontext where located in this art? • (1 vote) Yulissa Chavez 8 years agoPosted 8 years ago. Direct link to Yulissa Chavez's post “Great article! When was t...” Great article! When was this published? • (1 vote) tillermeganc 3 years agoPosted 3 years ago. Direct link to tillermeganc's post “August 9, 2015” August 9, 2015 (1 vote) doreeno26 2 months agoPosted 2 months ago. Direct link to doreeno26's post “what is the huge black th...” what is the huge black thing called • (1 vote) David Alexander a month agoPosted a month ago. Direct link to David Alexander's post “It is a cypress tree seen...” It is a cypress tree seen in the dark at night. (1 vote)Want to join the conversation?
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FAQs
What is the message of Starry Night by Van Gogh? ›
The Starry Night meaning can be derived from the large cypress tree: a symbol of graveyards, mourning, and death. The stars are symbols of dreaming, heaven, and death. The church, mysteriously dark in this painting, is a symbol of his religious upbringing, as the spire is Dutch and not French in design.
What do the 11 stars represent in Starry Night? ›In fact, when Van Gogh painted Cafe Terrace, the stars were his inspiration for a 'paint night' like setting with dreamy stars. Did you know that one meaning that Starry Night is supposed to hold was biblical, where the eleven stars were seen as a reference to Joseph.
What are the ideas about Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh? ›There are various interpretations of Starry Night and one is that this canvas depicts hope. It seems that van Gogh was showing that even with a dark night such as this it is still possible to see light in the windows of the houses. Furthermore, with shining stars filling the sky, there is always light to guide you.
How would you describe The Starry Night? ›The curving, swirling lines of hills, mountains, and sky, the brilliantly contrasting blues and yellows, the large, flame-like cypress trees, and the thickly layered brushstrokes of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night are engrained in the minds of many as an expression of the artist's turbulent state-of-mind.
What is the meaning behind the song Starry Starry Night? ›"Vincent" is a song by Don McLean, written as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. It is often erroneously titled after its opening refrain, "Starry, Starry Night", a reference to Van Gogh's 1889 painting The Starry Night. McLean wrote the lyrics in 1971 after reading a book about the life of Van Gogh.
What is the lesson in Starry Night? ›That is what Van Gogh's Starry Night painting represents to me — hope. The darkened cypress tree on the left of the painting is a strong representation of death. He juxtaposes the darkened, muted earth with the brilliant colorful night sky filled with stars, which can represent heaven or a bridge to a brighter world.
What is the main focus of Starry Night? ›Van Gogh was seeking respite from plaguing depression at the Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy in southern France when he painted The Starry Night. It reflects his direct observations of his view of the countryside from his window as well as the memories and emotions this view evoked in him.
What do the swirls in Starry Night represent? ›The Power of Nature
The swirling patterns in the sky and the exaggerated forms of the cypress tree and village buildings evoke a sense of movement and energy. This portrayal symbolizes the artist's emotional connection to nature and his desire to express the profound beauty he perceived in the world.
The pair of cypress trees also reflects Van Gogh's illness during 1889. The trees appear tortured and tormented, as was Van Gogh himself, overwhelmed with illness during the last two years of his life. The cypress trees further suggest the duality of his temperament, that of lucid and ill, rational and irrational.
What is the big black thing in Starry Night? ›One of the most striking parts of The Starry Night is the curved, black cypress tree at the right of the piece. Cypress trees are commonly associated with cemeteries and death, and perhaps the prominence of the tree in the piece was intended to symbolize Van Gogh's depressed mental state.
What is your reflection about Starry Night? ›
Reflections about the Starry Night: the night is calm and yet a lot happens in the universe. The night sky hides many storms within, still reflecting poise and calm. The stars shine bright in the darkness and subtly telling us nothing can obstruct the light within you.
Why is Starry Night so well known? ›“Starry Night” is replete with symbolism, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of interpretation and discovery. The swirling sky, with its crescent moon and radiant stars, symbolizes van Gogh's spiritual quest for meaning and connection.
What is the purpose of Starry Night poem? ›Meaning of the Poem
The purpose of this poem is to celebrate The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh while also alluding to the troubles the painter experienced in his life and perhaps in Sexton's own life too. The epigraph and imagery from the poem hint at religion and a classic story of good and evil.
adjective. /ˈstɑːri/ us. A starry sky or night is one in which you can see a lot of stars.
What is the meaning behind van Gogh's paintings? ›Van Gogh experienced life and the world intensely and wanted his art to portray the great themes of life, such as hope, love, anxiety and suffering. Explore the on-going search of an artist who was constantly trying to improve himself. In this way, you get a new view of an artist you thought you knew.
What is the meaning of starry night over the Rhone? ›In Starry Night Over the Rhône, van Gogh captures his characteristic magical starlit sky, peeking through the darkness of night and twinkling off the river. This respite from the darkest of days is a moment of peace, a brightness when the weight of the world feels crushing and inescapable.