van Gogh
1853-1890
"Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall."
"A good picture is equivalent to a good deed."
"Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more."
"Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well."
~ Vincent van Gogh
Below you will find links to help you learn about this great artist and his work.
Background Information
Van Gogh Museum
in Amsterdam
"Official" information ~ very informative
Vincent van Gogh: Biography
from Van Gogh Gallery - very comprehensive
Vincent van Gogh on the Internet
Vincent van Gogh
from Discover France
Vincent van Gogh
from WebMuseum, Paris
Vincent for Kids
Excellent site with great info for kids
Online Coloring Page
Printable Coloring Page
Online Coloring Page
Printable Coloring Page
Take a look at the many wonderful children's books about this great artist here.
Send a VanGogh Postcard
More VanGogh Postcards
Vibrant Van Gogh
Lesson from Crayola Creativity Central
Vincent Van Gogh and Drawing Plants
An excellent discussion for children about how van Gogh drew plants and how they can, too
Teach Impressionism Lesson Plans
Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat
These secondary lessons are excellent, but can be adapted to elementary grades. Be sure to go to the Index to print out overhead transparencies!
Self Portraits
Inspired by the work of van Gogh and Picasso, first graders create self-portraits under the direction of Art teacher Wendy Campbell
Van Gogh
Learn how some fourth graders see Vincent van Gogh
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