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Art History 101 - Van Gogh

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Art History 101 - Van Gogh
Swap Coordinator:rexlexwrites (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Letters & Writing  Themed 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:4.95 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:August 29, 2020
Date items must be sent by:September 6, 2020
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap you will be sharing your favorite piece by Vincent van Gogh with your partner. On at least one sheet of paper, write a letter about your favorite Van Gogh painting, including some information such as the year it was painted, where he painted it/where he was living, what was going on in the artist's life at that time, what the painting represents (if anything). It will require a little bit of research on your part, and hopefully we all learn something fun and new in the process. Try to include a picture of your favorite painting either in the letter or printed out separately for your partner.

Include a goodie for your partner as well. It doesn't have to be explicitly van Gogh related, but try to relate it to the painting you like in some way. It could be an ATC, washi tape, stickers, etc - sender's choice but just me mindful of your partner's dislikes.

I love art history so if this goes over well I might do more in the series. If you're interested in keeping up, comment artists or art movements that you would like to see a swap for.

In the event of a flake I can angel. Please be mindful of the deadlines and communicate with the coordinator and your partner as needed! Please rate kindly and fairly. Thank you!

Discussion

Candace 08/27/2020 #

Just wanted to clarify before signing up, sending a print out of your favorite piece is not a requirement? I don't have access to printer at the moment, which is why I'm asking. Thank you!

rexlexwrites 08/29/2020 #

@candace if you can't that's fine but try to describe the piece to the best of your ability or tell your swap partner where they can find a picture of it

Petaltea 08/31/2020 #

I finished this swap today and will send it out tomorrow. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed doing this. I learned more about him. He was born in Zundert. That’s just 10 km from where I live. The dutch are very proud of him and rightly so. Maybe an idea for a future swap, Gustav Klimt or Marc Chagall? Because you asked for suggestions in the description. Thanks again!

glassnowdrop 09/ 1/2020 #

I'd recommend Raphael, Rembrandt or Georgia O'Keeffe? Oh or a surrealist! Like Matisse or Ernst

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