In the midst of the sweltering summer it is nice to take a break from the heat and take in some culture at a local museum. Should you find yourself in Amsterdam this summer, art and culture abounds and Van Gogh can’t be missed. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has the world’s largest collection…
We have had some recent inquiries about Van Gogh’s vision and how it influenced his art work. Van Gogh’s vision problems could be attributed to several factors. It is thought that Van Gogh suffered from lead poisoning from all of the lead-based paints that he used. One of the symptoms of lead poisoning is swelling…
I recently came across Vincent has Arrived, a website with a series of posts from the art blog Dali House. While Dali House, named for Salvador Dali, and has a wealth of information surrounding the artist, it is also a great reference for information on lots of other artists including Vincent van Gogh. It was…
