Starry Night

    by
    Vincent 
    Van
    Gogh 






The song Starry Starry Night was written by Don McLean in 1971. It was inspired by this painting and by the life of Vincent Van Gogh.

Starry Starry Night

• Listen and complete the gaps
• Do some online research
• Learn the important vocabulary

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Important vocabulary to learn Remember, click on the word to see a definition, or use the translate button.
palette darkness soul sketch breeze chills linen blaze hue weathered soothed portrait thorn
Research See Starry Night online at the Museum of Modern Art. There are notes to read and a video that explains more about the picture.
Follow the link and then click on "DETAILS" for more information. 

Just for fun...
Starry Night recreated with 7000 falling dominoes.



More about Vincent Van Gogh Follow this link to watch a video with questions about Van Gogh.
Plus, a video of Don McLean singing Starry Starry Night in 1971.