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4 articles tagged with "impasto"

The Starry Night: Van Gogh, an Asylum Window, and a Sky Full of Feeling
Famous Artworks
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The Starry Night: Van Gogh, an Asylum Window, and a Sky Full of Feeling

The Starry Night is one of the most recognised paintings ever made. But few people know what Van Gogh was actually looking at, how the swirling sky connects to his mental state, and why the village in the painting is imagined.

Oil Painting Explained: Glazing, Impasto, and Why It Takes Months to Dry
Art Techniques
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Oil Painting Explained: Glazing, Impasto, and Why It Takes Months to Dry

Understand the art of oil painting, from Van Eyck's luminous glazes to Van Gogh's thick impasto. Learn why oil paint has been the dominant medium for five centuries and how its unique properties work.

Vincent van Gogh: Post-Impressionism and Emotional Brushwork
Artist Spotlight
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Vincent van Gogh: Post-Impressionism and Emotional Brushwork

Explore the life, techniques, and masterworks of Vincent van Gogh. From Starry Night to Sunflowers, discover how he transformed personal struggle into revolutionary art.

Texture in Art: How Artists Create Visual and Physical Surface
Art Fundamentals
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Texture in Art: How Artists Create Visual and Physical Surface

Learn how artists use texture to add depth, emotion, and sensory richness to their work. From Van Gogh's impasto to Kiefer's mixed media, discover visual and physical texture techniques.