ART 667 Van Gogh and His Circle
An advanced, illustrated study of the art, life, and legacy of Vincent van Gogh, the nineteenth century Dutch painter whose tragic life story and brilliant artistic production have assumed almost mythic proportions in modern Western culture. Considers the relationship of van Gogh's work to that of his contemporaries in Europe, as well as the unique contribution that his painting has made to the development of vanguard Modernism. Also investigates the relationship between biography and historiography in the formulation of van Gogh's popular image as a tormented visionary genius whose evocative and poignant painting was marked (if not also motivated) by suffering and despair. Course requirements include advanced readings and guided research culminating in an in-depth term paper on a focused, related topic. Departmental approval required.
Cross Listed Courses
ART 367 & ART 667