Vincent Van Gogh and God

Essay by Dr. James A. Lee

The idea of art and God is not uncommon. There are countless paintings of religious works, however to see Gods Hand in a collection of works is rather moving. Vincent Van Gogh's works gives me a sense that his brush strokes and coloring were divinely inspired.

Sure, Starry Starry Night is perhaps Van Goghs most famous work, but The Sunflowers were quite touching. The sunflower always turns to the light of day. Art has a dramatic impact of how one perceives the object in terms of a social statement. It is amazing to see how people are directed by The Holy Spirit see God.

In closing, God and Art are one when it comes to comprehending Van Gogh's works. The life of Vincent was one of utter poverty. Now his works are highly valuable. He tried conventional religion  but to no avail. Yet art and nature gave him a sense of contentedness that one who suffers much can find in God through art in this particular case.
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The Art World

Art is an expression of ones highest ideals depicted in both form and space. We see beauty in nature itself, there is a simple beauty in each person as well.  The question as to art for art sake; is wide open? There are people whom wish to hold on to the highest standards of art and art theory.

Ones view regarding art is one of perception. What do we feel and think when one encounters a work of art? Does it move the emotion and at the same time stimulate the mind?

The great works of today and yesterday require a rather close examination. The issues of color, shape and form takes on a new life. The art of the future may be one of time and speed. It is our goal to share our most profound reaction to the great works of art as are established with our experts in the field of art criticism.