The Art Girls

  The Starry Night is one of the most iconic paintings by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, created in June 1889. At the time, Van Gogh was living at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in southern France, where he had voluntarily admitted himself due to his mental health struggles.  The painting was inspired by the view from his room, although he painted it from memory during the day rather than directly from observation. The artwork shows a dramatic night sky filled with swirling stars, a glowing crescent moon, and an expressive, dreamlike atmosphere.  A quiet village lies below the sky, with a tall cypress tree rising into the foreground. The intense colors, bold brushstrokes, and emotional energy are characteristic of Van Gogh's unique Post-Impressionist style.Although Van Gogh considered the painting somewhat of a failure at the time, The Starry Night later became one of the most celebrated works in the history of art. It captures both the beauty...

 Claude Monet’s Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son (1875) is a prime example of Impressionist art, capturing a fleeting, sunlit moment of the artist’s wife and son outdoors. The painting uses light, color, and loose brushwork to convey movement and atmosphere, reflecting Monet’s signature style.  Beyond its technical mastery, the piece is intimate and personal, showing a tender family scene. It stands as both a visual delight and a reflection of the Impressionist desire to portray the immediacy of everyday life. Post by: Anna Sophia Barros dos Santos

The Scream is a famous painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, created in 1893. It shows a person screaming on a bridge, with a dramatic red sky and a distorted landscape. The painting expresses strong emotions like fear, anxiety, and despair. Munch was inspired by a real moment when he felt overwhelmed by sadness and heard "a scream through nature." He used bold colors and swirling lines to show what he felt inside, not just what he saw. The Scream is part of the Expressionist movement, where artists focus on emotions and inner feelings. It became a powerful symbol of human anxiety and is still known around the world today. Post by: Ana Julia Pinheiro Advincola Geroncio