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Van Gogh Quiz Answers
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How did you do on the Van Gogh quiz? These were not very easy questions! Congratulations if you did well. To help you learn more about this most prolific painter, here are the answers to the Van Gogh quiz, Are You a Van Gogh Expert? It is possible that Van Gogh has had an influence on every living artist today.
Quiz Answers
1. Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands.
2. Van Gogh’s real name is Vincent Willem van Gogh.
3. What year was Van Gogh born? 1853
4. Van Gogh’s father was a minister.
5. Van Gogh produced an estimate of 2,000 works.
6. Van Gogh’s central figure in his life was his brother.
7. In his 20s, Van Gogh did not work in a coal mine.
8. In his late 20s, Van Gogh took up art following the suggestion made by his brother.
9. Van Gogh’s first major work was The Potato Eaters.
10. Van Gogh’s work was first exhibited in 1885.
11. Van Gogh was close friends with Paul Guaguin.
12. Van Gogh cut off part of his ear because he fought with a friend.
13. Van Gogh is best known to lead which art movement Expressionism.
14.Van Gogh died at the age of 37.
15. Van Gogh died because he committed suicide.
Linda_Wandt
6 days ago
10 comments
This was a difficult quiz! I'm in the middle of his complete letters (three volumes, not kidding. It's taking me over a year) and I got two wrong!
Expressionism originated as a theater term in Germany or Italy, can't remember which, but it's hugely influenced painting, and it' a huge influence of my own. It's not a style per say, it more describes artistic practice and attitude and really flourished in Germany.
tm13062
19 days ago
2 comments
It has been a long time since school.....
lisacarter
20 days ago
4 comments
........................ if you are an artist you really should have heard of Expressionism :)
paulinematthewman
26 days ago
14 comments
I didn't think I knew much about him until I did this quiz
Gilthoron
26 days ago
500 comments
that's a big one with me, I have always thought he was a great French Impressionist and related him to such. Expressionism I have heard of but will research the question.
Gilthoron
26 days ago
500 comments
I was lousy and I do know Van Gogh but did not review before the test darn it lol
wetpaint
about 1 month ago
54 comments
He was the first painter I began to recognize when I was in elementary school. Clearly still a favorite.
lovecat
2 months ago
456 comments
well, darn...
Barbara_Barrow_Bliss
2 months ago
2 comments
Like lhayeng, I have never heard of expressionism.
GGLEASON
2 months ago
2 comments
He was super talented, but way ahead of his time. He tried to shoot himself in the heart and missed, dying 3 days later in the hospital. Please Support your local artists.
anna_miranda1
3 months ago
40 comments
Try to visit his grave in Auver Sur Oise, just outside of Paris. So worth it!
lhayeng
3 months ago
58 comments
Van Gogh was also considered to be a leader in the new art movement of IMPRESSIONISM! I personally have never heard of EXPRESSIONISM.
lhayeng
3 months ago
58 comments
Sorry to disagree but Van Gogh DID work in a coal mining region in his twenties as a miner and minister at the same time. He was trying to follow in his Fathers footsteps. Van Goghs interest in becoming an artist was secondary to being a minister. His brother played a big role in not only inspiring Vincent but got him going in the right direction as well. Theo supplied all of Vincents art supplies and monies while he was living.
savedbydesign
5 months ago
80 comments
I aced it the 2nd time, don't let what don't know stop you from learning it.
savedbydesign
5 months ago
80 comments
me too johnnymac18