On the Arts Pattern as Inspiration and Mode of Communication in the Works of Van Gogh - 4 views
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Corey WAA on 01 Nov 10Charles, Marilyn, and Karen Telis. "Pattern as Inspiration and Mode of Communication in the Works of Van Gogh." American Journal of Psychoanalysis 69.3 (2009): 238-262. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. This articles is a close study of specific patterning in Van Gogh's drawings. It is able to provide new insight into patterns he uses. Due to a direct expression of nonverbal meaning. The article takes a look at his articulation of pattern through form, plus a close reading of the letters he wrote about the difficulties he encountered because of his unique vision. It concludes that Van Gogh's unique and personal perceptual style served his developmental needs. While also contributing to both his mental instability and his artistic greatness.
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Ellie WAA on 07 Nov 10Charles, Marilyn, and Karen Telis. "Pattern as Inspiration and Mode of Communication in the Works of Van Gogh." \n American Journal of Psychoanalysis 69.3 (2009): 238-262. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 31 Oct. 2010. In "Pattern as Inspiration and Mode of Communication in the works of Van Gogh" it talks about how his black and white paintings still convey meaning. Van Gogh is an impressionist and has the talent of using line and shapes in order to evoke an emotional response. Van Gogh was interested in ideas rather than images, which inspired many of his pieces of work. The history of his life is shown and describes who he is and his work. In the beginning of his life Gogh did not know he wanted to be an artist, but later traveled and studied art.