Eric Smith
Art History
2 April 2017
Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin
Formal analysis Based on previous years and the current world today, pieces of artwork retain being essential tools in the society. Prime contributors that have ensured the growth and progress of artwork include Van Gogh’s. In his artistic work, he has indulged in pieces comprising sunflower, night Terrence, Still Life, the bedroom among others. In all his works, different concepts transpire with regards to the nature of the art. It is because of this reason that it becomes necessary to analyze one of his works which were imitated by a friend to identify the difference and similarities revolving around the work (Clayson 671).Among Van Gogh’s works that …show more content…
However, Paul on his own did an imitation of the same piece of work. The painting was done in Arles 1890 in the yellow apartment where Paul stayed during his visit to Van’s place. In his art, Paul has included Van as a character whereby the demonstrates Gogh’s artistic passion (Van 137). Therefore, the intention of the work was basically for appreciation of creative love for nature as because Van Gogh is shown doing what he enjoys most. In a way, he tried to appreciate the beauty of great artistic in the effort of their …show more content…
Without the drawing by Van Gogh, it would be impossible to come up with the second painting as it illustration Van performing his artwork. Nonetheless, it has helped in the various decorations and has mentored majority of artists in been observant towards nature and applying their observation in the artwork.
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