This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.

Click to enlarge Van Gogh's self-portrait from 1886-87, and read the paragraph of text explaining his methods.

This site contains background information on the painting,"Portrait of Dr. Gachet," by Vincent Van Gogh.

Using the paintings of Gauguin, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Morisot, and others, site explores the different ways artists use color and shape to create feelings of tension and uneasiness. A good introductory lesson in analyzing and...