And here we are again..

So in the first place when I was walking around the PMA I came across some paintings that were new and old to me. I stopped at Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and decided to do my homework assignment on that piece. I did not really consider why I did it too much. Looking back now I am curious. But like I said before this piece is very familiar to me. It is a painting I have seen before. I am not really familiar with the significance of the Sunflowers but I do know about Van Gogh. He himself was a sad man and his painting especially this one have a lot of muddy colors. Typically this is not something I would like but I think there is a parallel to be drawn between the painting and Van Gogh. This painting makes me think of my childhood. In elementary school, at my catholic grade school, I can remember learning about this man and viewing this painting. Maybe that is what made me stop, the fact that this painting is making me think of something. I can say more than, "this is a good painting." Looking at the other paintings in room, now that I'm thinking about it, I feel connected to this painting more than the rest. I appreciate the history of them all I just don't know the stories. The last time I saw this painting I had some negative things to say about the craft and the amount of skill but my perspective has changed now that I am taking a second look.