An analysis of Starry Night (1889) by Vincent van GoghIntroductionThe 37-year lifespan saw Vincent Willem van Gogh (Vincent) create beautiful works that he loved it very much. Painting was an avenue that allowed him to express his inner thoughts or express his struggles. My decision to research Vincent's painting, Starry Night (1889) came with inspiration from Don Mclean's song, Starry Starry Night, where its lyrics speak of Vincent's life, which further inspired me more intrigued while writing this article. In this article we will focus on reviewing Vincent's painting, Starry Night. The article will begin with a brief introduction on Vincent where an analysis will be conducted to further explore the painting. Subsequently, the article will explain how Starry Night had an impact on the broader history of art and the period in which it was created. Finally, the article will examine in more detail two accounts or interpretations of Starry Night by art historians. Biography Vincent was an influential post-impressionist painter born in 1853 in the Netherlands. With the association of Théo van Gogh, Vincent met renowned impressionist painters such as Émile Henri Bernard and Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin. Impressionism served as a platform for Vincent to develop his own style. He explored colors, a stark contrast to his usual dark and brooding style. The influence of Japonism charmed Vincent and led him to reside in Arles where he began to paint landscapes. Subsequently, Vincent voluntarily enrolled in the Saint-Rémy sanatorium where his works reflect the strong colors and lights of the countryside around him. His manic depression and epileptic condition led him to commit suicide on July 27, 1890. Analysis Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night (18...... middle of paper ...... etin. n ° 2 (1986): 301-313. http://www.jstor.org/pss/3050939 (accessed April 3, 2014) Portraiture in Impressionism in London: Park Lane, 1993. Van Gogh Gallery, “ Van Gogh's Impact on Art." Accessed March 31, 2014. http://www.vangoghgallery.com/misc/impact.html. Van Gogh, Vincent Webexhibits, “Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh Saint-Rémy, around June 2, 1889." Accessed March 29, 2014. http://www.webexhibits.org/vangogh/letter/20/593.htm.Vincent, Van Gogh Museum, "To Theo van Gogh. Arles, Friday September 21, 1888." Accessed April 3, 2014. http://vangoghletters.org/vg/letters/let685/letter.html.Werness, Hope B. . "Whitman and Van Gogh: Starry Nights and Other Similarities" Review. Walt Whitman Quarterly no. 4 (1985): 35-41 (accessed April). 11, 2014).