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Article: Vincent, Theo, painting and self-esteem. (art project based on Vincent van Gogh's work)
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- School Arts
- Article date:
- February 1, 1995
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Vincent van Gogh's life and work was greatly influenced by his relationship with his brother, Theo. One often wonders how his life might have been different if he had been appreciated and loved by others during his lifetime. We will never know. But, what we do know is that a person's self-esteem is linked to almost every aspect of one's life: relationships, successes, failures, happiness, sadness, achievement and development.
Developing a high level of self-esteem can be achieved in art. Art is an area in which all who participate with effort can achieve. Students who put forth their best efforts will produce artwork of which they can be proud.
The influence ...