Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Vincent Van Gogh
These articles and the corresponding slideshow on the works of Vincent van Gogh offer an in-depth background on his works and their inspirations.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Vincent Van Gogh
This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.
A&E Television
Biography: Vincent Van Gogh
A brief look at the creative, but tumultuous, career of artist Vincent van Gogh. Discusses several of his most famous works ("The Potato Eaters" and "Sunflowers"), his artistic influences, and legacy.
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Van Gogh
From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the Dutch master Van Gogh.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Vincent Van Gogh
Information on the famous Dutch artist with links to his works in museums around the world. There are also magazine links.
Other
Vincent Art Gallery: About Expressionism
This site offers a definition of Expressionism with links to Van Gogh and Gauguin.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Henri De Toulouse Lautrec
This website from discoverfrance.net features Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous postimpressionist painter.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Touring Partnership Exhibition
Five paintings and their artists are discussed in these notes. Also included are some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.