Vincent van Gogh, the
unrecognized genius
What do you know about Vincent van Gogh? Have you ever seen any of his
paintings? How do they make you feel?
Look at these paintings: what colors and emotions can
you see in these works?
Read the article and choose the main idea
a) The personal and professional struggles of Vincent van Gogh
b) The influence of Van Gogh's family on his art
c) A detailed description of Van Gogh's most famous paintings
Find these facts in the text
Van Gogh's birthplace
Why he was dismissed from his job?
Why he was depressed?
The place where he painted The Starry Night
The year of his death
Answer the questions
What important details about Van Gogh9s feelings or his personal life might not be in this article?
What more would you like to know about him?