Vincent van Gogh

Van Gogh turned landscape into emotion, using color and rhythm to make the visible world feel intensely personal.

Life and context

Van Gogh turned landscape into emotion, using color and rhythm to make the visible world feel intensely personal.

Style and intention

Bold brushwork, vibrating color, and a sense of movement that feels alive.

Contributions and techniques

Shifted painting toward expression and subjective experience, influencing modern art.

Thick impasto, directional strokes, and dramatic color contrasts.

Key works in Explainary

Associated movements