Compare Vincent van Gogh’s early drawing Carpenter to his slightly later Old Man with His Head in His Hands. What about the later work shows van Gogh’s improved technical skills?

a)  He used tone, line, and perspective to give greater volume to the figure.
b)  He employed a range of tonal values to contribute more emotional impact.
c)  He included the figure’s surroundings to indicate a recognizable location.
d)  Consider this. Distinguish the use of drawings to record ideas, as preliminary studies, and as independent works of art.


a)  He used tone, line, and perspective to give greater volume to the figure.

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