Who Painted Starry Night

"The Starry Night" is one of the most recognizable works of art of all time, and is often considered to be the crowning achievement of the Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. Painted in 1889, “The Starry Night” paints an image of the night sky over a small village. The painting has since become a ubiquitous representation of van Gogh’s style, and it has been the inspiration for many subsequent works in the years following its creation.

Van Gogh began work on “The Starry Night” while he was a resident at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. During this time, van Gogh produced some of his most beloved works, and Starry Night is considered to be a defining moment of his career. It is one of his most well-known works, and is often used to represent his oeuvre as a whole.

The symbolism of the piece is rooted in van Gogh’s exploration of human emotions and his search for spirituality within nature. The sky is turbulent and turbulent; swirls of blue, yellow, green and purple create a powerful atmosphere of awe and beauty. The stars that are splashed across the night sky seem to be a representation of van Gogh’s longing for divine connection. The cypress tree with its bent branches is a representation of mortality, as it stands in stark contrast against the eternity of the stars.

The painting itself was highly influential in the development of 20th century Expressionism. Its chaotic paintbrush strokes, vivid colour palette and dramatic composition were revolutionary for its time, and it was a precursor to the works of such renowned Expressionist painters as Emil Nolde.

The legacy of “The Starry Night” is still felt strongly today, making it one of the most famous and beloved works of art of all time. Van Gogh’s connection to the night sky and his search for spirituality has come to embody the spirit of Expressionism, and it continues to inspire countless artists today.