Vincent van Gogh: A collection of 825 paintings (HD)

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Vincent van Gogh: A collection of 825 paintings (HD)

Description: "Vincent van Gogh, one of the most well-known post-impressionist artists, for whom color was the chief symbol of expression, was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland on March 30, 1853.

The son of a pastor, brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere, Vincent was highly emotional, lacked self-confidence and struggled with his identity and with direction. He believed that his true calling was to preach the gospel; however, it took years for him to discover his calling as an artist. Between 1860 and 1880, when he finally decided to become an artist, van Gogh had already experienced two unsuitable and unhappy romances and had worked unsuccessfully as a clerk in a bookstore, an art salesman, and a preacher in the Borinage (a dreary mining district in Belgium) where he was dismissed for overzealousness.
He remained in Belgium to study art, determined to give happiness by creating beauty. The works of his early Dutch period are somber-toned, sharply lit, genre paintings of which the most famous is "The Potato Eaters" (1885). In that year van Gogh went to Antwerp where he discovered the works of Rubens and purchased many Japanese prints.
In 1886, he went to Paris to join his brother Théo, the manager of Goupil's gallery. In Paris, van Gogh studied with Cormon, inevitably metPissarro, Monet, and Gauguin. Having met the new Impressionist painters, he tried to imitate their techniques; he began to lighten his very dark palette and to paint in the short brushstrokes of the Impressionists’ style. Unable to successfully copy the style, he developed his own more bold and unconventional style.
In 1888, Van Gogh decided to go south to Arles where he hoped his friends would join him and help found a school of art. At The Yellow House, van Gogh hoped like-minded artists could create together. Gauguin did join him but with disastrous results. Van Gogh’s nervous temperament made him a difficult companion and night-long discussions combined with painting all day undermined his health. Near the end of 1888, an incident led Gauguin to ultimately leave Arles. Van Gogh pursued him with an open razor, was stopped by Gauguin, but ended up cutting a portion of his own ear lobe off. Van Gogh then began to alternate between fits of madness and lucidity and was sent to the asylum in Saint-Remy for treatment.
In May of 1890, after a couple of years at the asylum, he seemed much better and went to live in Auvers-sur-Oise under the watchful eye of Dr. Gachet. Two months later, he died from what is believed to have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound "for the good of all." During his brief career, he did not experience much success, he sold only one painting, lived in poverty, malnourished and overworked. The money he had was supplied by his brother, Theo, and was used primarily for art supplies, coffee and cigarettes.
Van Gogh's finest works were produced in less than three years in a technique that grew more and more impassioned in brushstroke, in symbolic and intense color, in surface tension, and in the movement and vibration of form and line. Van Gogh's inimitable fusion of form and content is powerful; dramatic, lyrically rhythmic, imaginative, and emotional, for the artist was completely absorbed in the effort to explain either his struggle against madness or his comprehension of the spiritual essence of man and nature.
In spite of his lack of success during his lifetime, van Gogh’s legacy lives on having left a lasting impact on the world of art. Van Gogh is now viewed as one of the most influential artists having helped lay the foundations of modern art."

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He started painting later in life. Most of his many paintings and drawings were completed in less than ten years. Incredible.

RobinHood-hkdk
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Of all the artists, I go back to His paintings over and over again. Never tire of any of His works.

audreydaleski
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I'm trying to paint like monsieur Van Gogh, his technique is unmistakable and very complex. When I was a younger man, I thought the impressionist painters were just lazy and, well, not very good painters. But as I have grown older I see they were simply trying something new and different. I've grown to love their works so much that I've found myself trying to copy them. Wish me luck.

Davidbirdman
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V. van Gogh and Music ! Wonderful ! Thank very much !

saloméliebenthal
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Imagine such beautiful paintings without the use of a camera to view (after) the sun sets, or after the ox and cart have moved on to the village. Many artists of today take a photo to remember what it is they are painting, but to be able to visualize it all from memory is a sign of true genius!

gloriahanes
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Wish I could go back in time just to meet him and watch him paint.

SeverSTL
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I didn't grasp how many paintings by Van Gogh there were to look at. I'm so grateful for the pause button.

kevinmeserole
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How did I not know how prolific this genius was? My mind is blown! Thank you for posting this exquisite collection!

johnvallis
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About 20 years ago drove up I5 from Portland to Seattle to view a traveling collection, complained of the 140 miles. You can guess the rest. Couldn't leave the museum. Looked right into his eyes (the portrait in red, strokes so thick his beard trapped shadow in its folds) - and melted. Great artist. Great man. Too bad there's no heaven: he would be at the door. And how fitting: Beethoven's 7th, greatness honors greatness.

davidbarr
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So much beauty and colors to fill the eyes wit joy of his talented mindset

BarB-Nine
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Beabitiful great paintig woderful amaizing sharing peaceful nice collections thank you God Bles you

LupitaPolit-ngpf
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What's most revealing about this amazing man are the portraits. There"s no polish, just raw honesty. He opened so many doors for others to follow; right up to this day.

albertadriftwood
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Reading Van Gogh's letters, speaking so humble + moderate about himself, he apparently could never imagine that his name would be almost synonimous to painting art in general, equal to Rembrandt van Rhijn, or even stronger.

gabchaim
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These paintings are full of the joys and the sorrows and the solitudes of Gogh

Here is myappreciation and emotion for the beauty and magnificence and comfort of these unknown works for me

shin-i-chikozima
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Nice paintings with absolutely unsuitable music

danusedokoupilova
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Thank you so much. Vincent's paintings plus Beethoven created for me the most perfect afternoon. I can only send you a heart felt thank you once again. Tony

tonychapman
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I like all his paintings and drawings!

jocelynbaldwin
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He transferred his feelings into the paintings, thus giving anyone, not even an art lover strong emotional feelings when viewing them.

dnmegasdan
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Totally enjoy this program with the beautiful photos... the music score chosen.. not so much. Not very relaxing .. well for me. But I am very grateful and thankful for this video of the masters great Works.

m.i.miller
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Saw the Van Gough exhibit in Pittsburgh Pa today and I loved it. So much beauty!!

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