Comparison Of The Starrry Night (June 1889) By Vincent Van Gogh

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he artwork I chose to analyze is The Starry Night (June 1889) by Vincent Van Gogh.I chose this piece because I’ve always been a fan of Van Gogh’s art and I like his unique style with of Impressionism. I also chose this painting because I find it really intriguing how a simple landscape has become so commonly known and iconic. The painting is said to be the view from
Vincent Van Gogh’s window outside the Saint-Remy-de-Provence, and it depicts a landscape that includes a village, a tree, mountains, and the night sky. Keep in mind that Van Gogh was in an asylum room with barred windows so I think that he painted this because he felt trapped and seeing outside made him feel free and that the lights represent a glimpse of hope for him. Or
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Media can also contribute to the appeal of the art piece and that is why this piece is so commonly known because of the way it was made. Furthermore, I think that the media of an artwork contributes to the way the audience sees and feels about the art. Adding on to what I have said with emotion I think that choosing the right colors is important because it can send a completely different message to the viewers if the sky was colored bright yellow and if the title was The Starry Night. I think that the media contributes in many ways in this painting by adding uniqueness and by effecting people’s emotions.
Overall, by analyzing The Starry Night I saw that it is more than just a simple painting and that there are deeper meanings to think about. I saw the different emotions that the art work can make the audience feel and how it can impact a person’s perspective. I also looked deeper to see the type of elements the artist has used and how different elements can complement each other to create stunning effects. Lastly, I analyzed the different media and materials used and how a simple thing such as color can contribute to the meaning of the

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