In Paris, van Gogh first saw Impressionist art, and he was inspired by the color and light. He began using brighter colors, made his brushwork looser, and used more paint, letting how he applied the paint become part of the look he wanted.
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Van Gogh, like many artists, was influenced by Japanese art. He painted several versions of landscapes with flowers and paintings of flowers. Some flower paintings reflect his focus on the language of color, and some show his interest in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
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