Vincent van Gogh

# A Troubled Genius

Step into the vibrant world of Vincent van Gogh, a master of color and emotion. In this playlist, students will explore the life, inspiration, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential artists in history. You'll uncover some of the places behind Van Gogh's iconic works, learn about his bold, dramatic brushstroke techniques, and understand how his personal struggles shaped his artistic journey.

Discover how his work embodies Expressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism and how his innovative style inspires artists today.

## Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Accurately explain who Van Gogh was and his artistic style

2. Identify differences and similarities between Van Gogh's inspiration and the work he produced

3. Explain Van Gogh's impact and legacy with three supporting examples

## How to Use This Playlist:

This playlist is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of where Van Gogh drew inspiration from and how he used his artistic style to create the iconic artworks we know today despite being largely unrecognized during his lifetime.

Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources:

***3D Object Vincent Van Gogh Portrait*** - Explore the man behind it all with this 3D replica model of a Van Gogh portrait. Ask students to identify some of the artist's unique features and what may have set him apart from other artists at the time. Spark a discussion on why Van Gogh painted 36 self-portraits in his lifetime and how this might have influenced his self-perception.

- [Van Gogh Portrait](https://edvr.se/cBl-Suy-Ycu/3dm-van-gogh-portrait)

***Vincent Van Gogh Night and Day Explorable Scenes*** - Step into Van Gogh's *The Bedroom at Arles* (1888), inspired by his time in the Yellow House in Arles, France. Van Gogh designed the room himself with simple furniture and his own artwork on the walls, aiming to express a sense of repose.

Invite students to explore why Van Gogh deliberately flattened the perspective to mimic a Japanese print. You could also have them compare the two scenes to observe how the mood changes depending on the time of day.

- [Van Gogh Night Scene](https://edvr.se/1ML-mSP-06v/ee-van-gogh-night)
- [Van Gogh Day Scene](https://edvr.se/1ML-mSP-06v/ee-van-gogh-day)

***360 Image Van Gogh's Bedroom*** - Explore the artist's bedroom during his year-long stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole mental health hospital in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Despite his fluctuating mental health, Van Gogh painted frequently and garnered inspiration from his surroundings. Ask students to consider how his experience here influenced his artwork, especially looking at its location, surroundings, and setting.

- [Van Gogh's Bedroom](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-van-goghs-bedroom-saint-paul-asylum-saint-rmy-provence-france)

***360 Image the Inspiration Behind The Church at Auvers*** - Show students the real-life inspiration behind the artwork, which was painted in 1890 in the village where he lived at the end of his life.

- [Van Gogh's View of the Church of Auvers-sur-Oise](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-auvers-sur-oise-church-van-gogh-view)

***3D Model of Café Terrace at Night*** - Ask students to consider how Van Goghs time in Arles, France, inspired his famous painting *Café Terrace at Night*. Encourage students to inspect the 3D replica of the painting and walk around it. Encourage them to comment on mood, feel and composition.

- [Van Gogh Cafe Terrace Model](https://edvr.se/cBl-Suy-Ycu/3dm-van-gogh-cafe-terrace)

***360 Images*** - Continuing with legacy, ask students to consider the worldwide influence of Van Gogh's artwork using these images and how his innovative style inspires artists today. Some questions to ask could include:

In what ways can you see Van Gogh's style reflected in contemporary art? How do the colors and brushstrokes in Van Gogh's work compare to those used by other artists? How do other artists use color and brushstroke to convey emotion, similar to Van Gogh's techniques?

- [Van Gogh's Wheatfield with Crows](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-van-gogh-s-wheatfield-with-crows)
- [Giant Van Gogh Sunflowers Painting](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-giant-van-gogh-sunflowers-goodland-kansas-1-usa)
- [Junichi Yagi, It started from sunflowers, dedicated to Van Gogh](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-junichi-yagi-it-started-from-sunflowers-dedicated-to-van-gogh-junichi-yagis-room-rokko-ikas-villa-japan)
- [Musée D'Orsay - Vincent van Gogh](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-mus-e-d-orsay-vincent-van-gogh)