When one hears the name Vincent van Gogh, what thoughts seem to come to mind? Is it the fact that he was a famous Dutch painter, who gave the world timeless, visual masterpieces such as "The Starry Night" and "The Red Vineyard?" Or that he was a crazed man who sliced his ear lobe? Whatever thoughts come to mind, it should be realized that van Gogh was an individual that sought for the acceptance of …showed first 75 words of 620 total…

…showed last 75 words of 620 total…an abrupt end. On June 29 in 1890, Vincent committed suicide. Even though van Gogh died, his artwork remained alive. His artwork however, had tremendously influenced Expressionism. One cannot determine the instability of van Gogh, he was truly a creative and caring individual who was stuck in an uncaring, dormant society. He finally satisfied this uncaring society after his death with his beautiful masterpieces. Vincent van Gogh should be remembered and respected for his perseverance in life.