Article: The Life And Works Of Vincent Van Gogh
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The Life And Works Of Vincent Van Gogh
Perhaps the most prolific post-impressionist painter of all time, Vincent van Gogh gave us his mind, his heart, his soul, and, most notably, his ear. Van Gogh paintings are probably better known generally than those of any other painter in history. His masterpieces, such as Starry Night and Sunflowers, have graced art lovers? walls for nearly 150 years.
Born in 1853, van Gogh was the son of a Dutch Protestant minister. Early in his life, he possessed a moody temperament that would later haunt him in his efforts to become a successful artist. His brief and turbulent life epitomizes the mad genius legend. Rejected by the women he loved because of his difficult and contradictory personality, his few friendships usually ended in bitter arguments.
Strangely, van Go...
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