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How Did Vincent Van Gogh Change The Face Of Post-Impressionism?

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Vincent van Gogh was a self-taught artist who changed the face of Post-impressionism forever. Post-Impressionism is the term used to describe the development of French art. Van Gogh was born in Zundert, Netherlands on March 30, 1853. Van Gogh was a very skilled painter, but highly troubled, most of his works reflected his emotions, and especially when battling depression. Upon moving to Paris, the works of the Impressionists and Post-impressionists such as Gauguin, Pissarro, Monet, and Bernard, inspired van Gogh and afterwards he adopted their bright palette and developed a unique style, which continues to be emulated by artists to this day. Van gogh was mainly known for pieces like: The Starry Night, Irises, The Cafe Terrace on the Place

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