Van Gogh’s paintings are famed for the emotion they convey through his use of color, texture and brushstrokes. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding van gogh’s paintings.

Misconception 1: Van Gogh cut off his ear lobe because he was mentally ill.

Van Gogh did not cut off his ear lobe as a result of being mentally ill. He did so because he believed that it was necessary to remove the lobe in order to be able to paint better. He was under a lot of stress during this time of his life and believed that he needed to sacrifice part of himself to better serve God and art.

Misconception 2: Van Gogh suffered from schizophrenia.

While it is true that van gogh had mental illness, he did not suffer from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is defined as a breakdown in the thought processes or a break with reality. In contrast, van gogh was very much aware of reality and painted what he saw – however, this does not mean that he was mentally healthy or sane all the time. He often spent long periods away from those around him, but this was due to fear of rejection due to his mental illness rather than any kind of psychosis or hallucinations which are associated with schizophrenia.

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van gogh’s paintings are displayed in many galleries all over the world. Some of his most famous paintings are “starry night”, “sunflowers”, and “Irises”. What is not known about van gogh’s paintings is that they are often misrepresented or misunderstood by people who view them.

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Did van gogh have a mental illness?

Yes, van gogh had a mental illness. He suffered from bipolar disorder, where one has extreme mood swings. There is no evidence that he experienced hallucinations in any of his paintings. Van gogh did experience depression, and his suicide attempts were likely due to the depression.

What caused van gogh’s mental illness?

Research shows that different factors contribute to the onset of mental illnesses. It is likely that a combination of factors lead to van gogh’s bipolar disorder. Some of these factors include genetics, an unhealthy lifestyle, and possibly an infection he had during his ear surgery as a young man.

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Art has always been considered as something exclusive. Art is very important as it helps to differentiate the rich from the poor and no one can survive without art. The first known artist in the world was said to be Leonardo da Vinci, but was actually born in 1452. It took centuries for art to develop into what it is today. Even with all the advantages that technology has given us, people still prefer art done by hand rather than digitally. The reason behind this is that computers cannot feel passion or let it flow through their veins like humans do. Computers are machines made by man, designed to help man but they are not perfect replicas of us as we are not perfect replicas of God.

Art can be defined as a form of expression caused by emotions and feelings which makes someone feel special or different from others. There might be people who view art differently and there may be people out there who do not understand art at all, for example “van gogh” paintings have always been misunderstood by many people because there has never been any proof that he suffered from mental illnesses and that he was mentally ill when he painted his works of art.

It is true that some of his works look a bit different from others but van gogh was just a normal person

For the majority of people, Van Gogh’s paintings are simply a piece of art. They require no further explanation, and they do not need to be explained.

But there are some people who are drawn to the paintings of Van Gogh, who see something deeper in them, who want to know more about the artist himself and what inspired him to create such paintings.

Vincent Van Gogh was born on 30th March 1853 in Zundert in Holland. He spent his early years in the Netherlands and studied in many different cities including Antwerp and London. He became acquainted with Impressionism through his brother Theo, an art dealer and critic. During his life time he struggled with severe mental health problems which resulted in many episodes of mental breakdowns and suicide attempts. In spite of these issues he produced a large number of beautiful paintings that have become famous all around the world for their unique style and technique……….

In the late 19th Century, when Van Gogh was still alive, critics labeled his work “the malady of an artist.” They said his works were chaotic, unkempt and unorganized. The public too believed that his paintings were a sign of mental illness, and his paintings sold poorly.

Towards the end of his life, Van Gogh was desperately poor and lived in a small house in Provence with his brother Theo. His tuberculosis was worsening, and he could barely leave his bed, let alone paint. But he continued to think about art and create masterpieces from his bed. He sent his paintings to his brother, who would then sell them for him. After Van Gogh’s death in 1890, at the age of 37, these works began to attract attention from critics who now realized that Van Gogh had created remarkable paintings using an original style.

Today there are more than thirty images of sunflowers in existence. He made several versions of them (two during the last year of his life) along with paintings depicting other flowers from the gardens at Saint-Remy. In all these paintings he used vibrant brushstrokes and earthy tones of yellow and green on a blue background. Yet despite this repetition he never repeated