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Van Gogh and Lewitt’s artworks are similar because they both are very strong in their
Autographic signature. Autographic is what makes an artist stand out using line work. It is they’re style
of line. Van Gogh’s autographic signature is dense brush strokes, using a technique called Impasto,
which is caking on the layers of paint to create actual texture. Lewitt’s autographic signature is very
precise and neat. They differ because Van Gogh’s style is expressionism, and Lewit’s style is minimalism.
Looking at the two different pieces of artwork, you can clearly see the difference on how these two
artists incorporate these styles of art into their work. In Van Gogh’s line work in The Starry Night, you
can see the passion and emotion he has put into this piece. In Lewitt’s piece it looks as if he did not put
as much passion and emotion, and was going for simplicity. These are feelings of the overall line work
content that it gives you as the viewer. I feel that Van Gogh is more successful to me personally because
of the intrinsic value I have for him. I value the emotion and hard work that Van Gogh put towards this
painting. I am also a bit educated on the History of Van Gogh, and that gives Van Gogh’s work more
value to me.