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Seeing and Feeling Vincent van Gogh

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Oil on canvas, 28.7" x 36.2". Created in 1889. Photo: Public domain.

Vincent van Gogh is undeniably one of the most beloved and complex artists throughout art history. His innate ability to see and feel everything and express a myriad emotions is one of the gifts he gave humanity. Although his painting The Starry Night depicts the view from his dreary asylum room, it captures the aspirations of hope he derived from the sky and stars. He once … [Read more...]

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Peter N. Van Giesen

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