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crazycityslicker · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Van Gogh's paintings are of high value because:

A. his work had a major influence on subsequent artists.
B. there are a limited number of his paintings.
C. he plays a large role in Western art history.
D. his paintings allow the viewer to feel a connection with the artist himself.
E. All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the two paintings by Juan de Valdes and Audrey Flack, discussing the context of vanitas paintings and how the two paintings reflect the society and culture of the time periods through symbolic messages.

What will be an ideal response?

Expo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Although van Gogh's art was known by few people while he was alive, he is credited posthumously with impacting generations of artists and contributing to the development of modern art.

Answer to Question 2

In addition to comparing the paintings, students should also touch upon how vanitas are still life paintings containing symbols or objects that convey the transience of earthly life. This subject was popular in the 17th century and contemporary artists became fascinated with this tradition.