Analysis Of The Starrry Night Painting By Vincent Van Gogh

The first four sources I will be using are related to â€Å"The Starry Night† painting from Vincent van Gogh. The first source, located on MOMA Learning, is titled Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night, 1889† which does not appear to have an author or publication date. The MOMA Learning article provides insights into the interpretations of the artwork, including insights into Van Gogh’s mental state at the time that the painting. Additionally, the article provides relevant information regarding the post-impressionists use of their art as a way to express their emotions and â€Å"psychological responses to the world through bold colors and expressive, often symbolic images† (MOMA Learning, n.d.). The second source is â€Å"Van Gogh: Art and Suicide†Ã¢â‚¬ ¦show more content†¦Specifically, Dickie states â€Å"Plaths habitual opening of a poem with the designation of a state of mind has special force†¦.The reader is moved immediately to attribute it to someone.† (1982). This is relevant because it provides a link to Plath’s use of symbolism and gives support to the interpretation of the themes. The second, third, and fourth references for Plath provide insight into the historical context and medium used. Specifically, â€Å"A brief guide to confessional poetry† from Poets.org, â€Å"Double entendre- Sylvia Plath and psychiatric diagnosis,† by Ligia Batista Silverman, and â€Å"Sylvia Plath and confessional poetry: A Reconsideration† by M.D.Uroff. The process that I used to obtain these sources included using google scholar, the Shapiro Library, and recommendations from my professor. That being said, I found challenges with locating resources of information related to â€Å"Stars over Dordogne† mostly because much of the writing related to Sylvia Plath focuses on â€Å"The Bell Jar.† Overall, these sources appear to be from prominent persons with experience in art and literatur e. Historical Context â€Å"The Starry Night was created in 1889 during the post-impressionistic period which was a time in which artists used symbolism and color to expressed their feelings and psychological well being (MOMA Learning, n.d.). Additionally, this was also a time in