Vincent van Gogh

Art Projects and Curriculum

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Post Impressionism

Media

Oil

Heritage

Dutch

Gender

Male

About Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. Born in 1853, he is best known for his bold, vibrant, and distinctive style, which captured the emotions and beauty of the world around him. Van Gogh's works are characterized by their bright colors, thick impasto brushwork, and energetic lines.

Despite struggling with mental health issues throughout his life, van Gogh produced over 2,000 works of art in a career that spanned just over a decade. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time, and his works continue to be celebrated for their beauty, originality, and emotional power. Today, van Gogh's works can be found in major museums around the world, and he remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of all time.

Vincent van Gogh Art Lesson & Art Activity

The life and art of Vincent van Gogh is presented in an assembly to make art history come alive. Songs about Vincent van Gogh will be played and students can be chosen to put on the dress-up props related to this engaging artist.  These activities help to motivate the children to investigate the artistic genius of Vincent van Gogh. In their classroom art activities texture is emphasized as they create their own oil pastel masterpieces of A Starry Night. An absolute favorite! Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Texture

Art Activity Emphasis

Starry Night Compositions with Movement, Texture

Vocabulary Learned

background, brush strokes, foreground, self-portrait, spiral, texture

Student Art Supplies

Oil Pastels
Art Lessons for Vincent Van Gogh

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

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David P. Robinson
Principal Peace With Christ Christian School Aurora, CO

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