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Introduction to Van Gogh's Life Works
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Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853- 1890) is a Dutch post-impressionist painter. He was a pioneer of expressionism and deeply influenced the art of the 20th century, especially the Fauvism and German Expressionism. Van Gogh's works, such as Starry Night, Sunflower and Wheat Field with Crows, are now the most famous, widely known and expensive works of art in the world. 1890 On July 29th, Van Gogh finally ended his young life on the beautiful river Vaz in France because of mental illness, but he was only 37 years old.

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Artistic features: stippling. Sunflowers, postman Lu Lan, cafe night market, starry night, self-portrait wrapped in ears, Orwell's church.

Starry Sky, Van Gogh in arles's Bedroom and The Suspension Bridge near arles all contain profound tragic consciousness, strong personality and unique pursuit in form. At that time, although his works were difficult to be accepted by people, they had a far-reaching impact on the painting art of the 20th century in the West.