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 /ˈaɪriːzaɪz/ · noun
- A type of flowering plant with showy, often fragrant flowers, typically in shades of purple, blue, yellow, or white. Irises are commonly found in gardens and are often used as ornamental plants. Related: lilies, orchids, tulips, daffodils.
- 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 /ˈpælɪt/ · noun
- A range of colors, a set of colors used in art, design, or printing; a control panel or interface for adjusting settings or options. Related: range, gamut, hues, colors.
- 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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