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Lesson 4
Voices
from
the
past

Primary sources are important because they show us what really happened from the people who were there.

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Evidence: Letter from van gogh.  13th August 1888.

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What kind of painting style do you think Bouguereau used? Why might it have sold better?

What does Van Gogh suggest the public prefers in art?

Evidence: Letter from van gogh to his brother theo. 
25th october 1888.

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How might this letter help us answer the question: Did Van Gogh sell only one painting in his lifetime?

Based on what you learnt in lesson 3, why is van gogh struggling to sell his art?

Evidence: letter Theo Van gogh to Sulley & Lori (art dealers).
3rd October 1888.

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What clues have we found from this letter?

What role do you think Theo plays in Van Gogh’s career?

Evidence: letter Vincent Van gogh to his mother.
19th february 1890.

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What clues have we found from this letter?

Do you think van gogh is a successful artist?

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