How Did Van Gogh's Starry Night Capture the Movement of Stars?

Imagine a painter who wants to show how the sky moves at night. Instead of drawing straight lines, they use swirling colors and thick paint, like the way water spins in a whirlpool. That’s what Van Gogh did for The Starry Night. He used big, bold strokes to make the stars feel like they’re dancing across the sky.

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  1. A paint splatter looks like rain falling from the sky.
  2. Using thick paint layers makes a night scene feel more alive.
  3. Drawing lines that twist like waves can make a calm sea look active.

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