Green wheat fields, Auvers 1890
Vincent Van Gogh

Describe

-grass
-wind
-sky
-free flowing shape
-implied lines and shape
-edge line
-active
-serene
-cool color scheme
-contrast
-smooth texture

Analyze

Movement
-breeze
-grass and sky moving in the same direction
-diagonally to the right
contrast
-dark green in center slowly fades into a light blue sky
-although blues and greens are in the same family they contrast each other due to different values
-adds dimension
-edge line between sky and earth
-similar but varying color and constant movement balance out the unity and variety
-repetition of wavy,free-flowing, movement toward right

Interpret

The painting seems to be portraying a nice, breezy day. The brightness and smoothness communicates serenity and bliss. The implied movement of the piece leads the eye in a uniform direction. The color expresses calmness and joy, while the different shades add a sense of realism. The free-flowing, loopy lines add to this sense of happiness, and enforce the movement of the painting.

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