Select a date on this animated timeline to follow Vincent van Gogh’s artistic progression and then test your visual literacy skills.

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Vincent van Gogh found his calling in extolling life’s nobility and beauty, initially as a preacher and later as an artist. His deep convictions and self-sacrifice led him down a unique path. Despite being dismissed by many of his contemporaries, his artistic style would go on to inspire future generations.

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• Visit the fantastic Van Gogh Museum for a wealth of art and teacher resources.
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• This interdisciplinary teacher’s resource offers a range of teaching moves and language for analyzing The Starry Night.
• This writing lesson uses The Starry Night to teach ekphrastic writing — includes links to related online resources.