"Our study demonstrates that volatility was a key source of his creativity. We find consistent evidence in the letters that Van Gogh increasingly oscillated between opposite emotional states, such as joy and sadness or between aspirations for belonging and for isolation."
"Similarly, the paintings reveal increasing use of combinations of opposite ('complementary') colors, such as blue and orange, or red and green. We confirm the popular perception that Van Gogh's life was becoming more volatile, but highlight his ability to put this volatility to creative use."
Vincent Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime and struggled as an art dealer, yet he developed a pioneering style in Modern Art. Advanced computational analysis of his letters and paintings reveals that his creative process was marked by emotional volatility, oscillating between joy and sadness. This volatility led to innovative combinations of complementary colors in his work. The study confirms that Van Gogh's life became increasingly volatile, but he effectively harnessed this to enhance his artistic expression.
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