Starry Night by Van Gogh

Color a real masterpiece with this art history coloring page! As children color Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, you can use the artwork as a means to discuss colors, artistic mediums, and emotional expression through art. Look up the real painting so you can see what colors he chose to depict the night sky and the village captured in the foreground.

The famous scene is inspired by the view from the artist’s window in Southern France, where he was living while seeking reprieve from challenges with his mental health. As you color, ask children what emotions the scene brings up for them.

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