Vincent van Gogh Word Search
Free Vincent van Gogh word search. We picked 12 themed words — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: SUNFLOWERS, STARRYNIGHT, IRISES, BEDROOM, POTATOEATERS, SELFPORTRAIT, EASEL, PALETTE, CANVAS, BRUSHWORK, PROVENCE, ARLES.
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Vincent van Gogh word list, defined
- IRISES /ˈaɪərɪz/ · plural noun
- The plural of iris, referring to the colored parts of the eyes or to the flowers known as irises. Related: eye rings, eye circles, flower plants.
- BEDROOM /ˈbɛdruːm/ · noun
- A room furnished for sleeping in, typically containing a bed, and usually one of several rooms in a house or apartment. Related: sleeping quarters, chamber, bedchamber.
- EASEL /ˈiːzəl/ · noun
- A self-standing wooden or metal frame, typically tripod-based, used to hold and display a canvas, board, or panel while an artist paints on it, or to exhibit artwork. Related: stand, tripod, frame, support.
- PALETTE /ˈpælət/ · noun
- A palette is a range or selection of colors, especially the set of colors used in a painting, design, or other visual work. It can also refer to the flat board on which an artist mixes paints. Related: color scheme, range of colors, spectrum, hues.
- CANVAS /ˈkænvəs/ · noun, verb
- A strong, coarse fabric of hemp, flax, or cotton used for sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting; as a verb, to canvass (a homophone) means to solicit votes or opinions — note that the noun 'canvas' refers only to the fabric. Related: cloth, fabric, tarpaulin, sailcloth.
- BRUSHWORK /ˈbrʌʃwɜːrk/ · noun
- The characteristic way in which a painter applies brushstrokes to a canvas, especially as a distinctive feature of their style. It can also refer to brushstrokes themselves or the technique of handling a brush. Related: brushwork technique, painterly touch, stroke, handling.
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