A man is looking towards the viewer while holding a palatte. There are line marks of different colors in the background.

Question

Self-Portrait
By Vincent van Gogh

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Question
Van Gogh was masterful in creating movement in the background of his painting, Self-Portrait. What elements did he use to create the movement in the background area?
(1 point)
Responses

shape and value
shape and value

form and texture
form and texture

color and form
color and form

line and color
line and color

Answer 1

In "Self-Portrait" by Vincent van Gogh, the elements used to create movement in the background are primarily line and color. Van Gogh often employed swirling lines and vibrant, contrasting colors to convey a sense of dynamism and energy. Therefore, the correct response is:

line and color