The Color in Vincent Van Gogh’s Life An Analysis of The...

Coming from a family greatly involved in art dealing, Vincent van Gogh was destined to have a place in the world of art. Van Gogh’s unique techniques and use of color, which clashed and differed greatly from the masters of the art world of his time, would eventually gain him the recognition as one of the founders of modern art. Van Gogh’s early life was heavily influenced by the role of his father who was a pastor and chose to follow in his footsteps. Although he abandoned the desire to become a pastor, van Gogh remained a spiritual being and was strong in faith. Plagued with a troubled mind and poor health, van Gogh’s life became filled with torment and isolation that would influence his career in later life as an artist. In his†¦show more content†¦Vincent was prosperous as an art dealer, yet his personal views of art dealing became a conflict of interest for the company. Vincent also ventured into failed attempts as a teacher and member of the c lergy, only to come to the realization in his late twenties that his true calling was to be a painter. His decision was contested by most of his family except by his brother Theo, who became Vincent’s primary source of financial support. In Memoir of J. Van Gogh-Bonger, Theo’s wife Johanna recounted the support that Theo had for Vincent, â€Å"Vincent is one of those who has gone through all the experiences of life and has retired from the world; now we must wait and see if he has genius. I think he has†¦If he succeeds in his work, he will be a great man† (van Gogh). Theo van Gogh would remain Vincent’s greatest supporter, confidant and friend. Vincent van Gogh would create some of his greatest masterpieces in Arles during the last few years of his life. While in Arles, van Gogh moved into the yellow house which served as a great inspiration for him. Van Gogh’s loneliness had him longing for companionship and he invited fellow artist Ga uguin to visit him in Arles in which he finally consented in October of 1888. The two companions enjoyed the French countryside, but tensions soon mounted as their personalities clashed. In the biography Vincent van Gogh the differing opinions are described as, â€Å"one wanted to paint because hisShow MoreRelatedEssay about Two of the Greatest Paintings Made by Vincent Van Gogh1224 Words   |  5 PagesVincent Van Gogh was born in 1853. He would grow to be one of the greatest artists of his era. Van Gogh utilized a variety of colors on the spectrum, giving his paintings life. He often used the art style of impressionists in that his paintings are depicted as he sees fit, and not how they are naturally viewed (Cliff). His paintings consisted of complex brush strokes that would vary in the amounts of paint used. He used colors in order to push emotion onto the audience through contrasting colors