The Impressionist movement in Europe, particularly in Paris, was thriving in the mid-to-late 19th century. The Impressionist movement focused on challenging old conventional art techniques and opposing them with a new approach. These approaches consisted of smaller brush strokes and brighter colors. The new artistic styles were despised and rejected time and again by the conservatives of the time. Even Emperor Napoleon III of France shied away from these new ideas. This movement began with a group of Parisian artists, including Claude Monet and Eugene Boudin. Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by many of these artists, which contributed to the success he achieved. Van Gogh was inspired by the Impressionist movement and created a new artistic style that people continue to praise today. Through his astonishing works of art, Vincent Van Gogh changes the world of art forever. Van Gogh's famous artwork, his unique painting techniques, and his tragic mental illness contributed to his success. Vincent Van Gogh's famous artworks have had a profound impact on the world. After being rejected countless times for other jobs, Van Gogh realized that art was his calling and began researching other artists and various works of art. He visited several museums in London and drew inspiration from many of the Impressionists living in Europe at the time. After months of meticulous research, Van Gogh attended his first art school in the fall of 1880. Here he learned more about the technical aspects of art. , such as perspective and anatomy. In 1882, after putting into practice the techniques learned in his first school, Van Gogh attended another famous art school called The Hague. Van Gogh was influenced and motivated by his teacher, Anton Mauve, a great... middle of paper... treasure chest. A doctor was sent to examine him, but he decided it was best not to take him to hospital. The doctor contacted Theo, Van Gogh's brother, lifelong friend and companion. Later that evening, Van Gogh died of blood loss and whispered his last words to Theo. Theo died the following year in 1891 and they were buried next to each other in Auvers (Howard) Cemetery. Vincent Van Gogh created many masterpieces and always made a difference in the art world. His incredible works of art, unusual methods of painting and fatal depression added to his great legacy. Van Gogh dedicated much of his adult life to an artistic career and left behind thousands of drawings and paintings that still inspire aspiring artists today. He has left a mark in the history of art by creating unique styles and adding deep emotions and thoughts in this field.