STRUCTURE & SONGS

Now he’s finally in Paris, Vincent tries his hand at using bright colours for the first time. He finds it challenging!

Listen as he takes on a series of studies of flowers in the studio at Fernand Cormon’s Atelier.

Like many painters of this period Vincent is influenced by the simplicity of Japanese prints. The effect on his art was significant and it tailored his style and can be seen in his work after this point.

Vincent wants to set up a ‘School of the South’ with his artist friends from Paris where they can take advantage of the bright sunny skies and live as a commune supporting each other.

The culmination of Vincent’s stay in Paris with his brother was a huge row.

Once the anger subsides the brothers make up and Vincent explains what he is trying to do in art.

Vincent is finally in the South and is amazed by the brilliant colours. He enters a painting frenzy and confirms his desire to set up a School of the South and make his ‘Japanese Dream’ come true.

Vincent rents a yellow house on a square in Arles but his strange mannerisms and general character begin to upset the locals. In the locat pub several get together to discuss the town’s Dutch visitor.

Gaugin has finally arrived in Arles much to Vincent’s excitement. He asks Gaugin to be his guide and mentor and immediately gets a lecture on painting from nature.

Vincent and Theo’s last moments together as Vincent succumbs to the self-inflicted gunshot wound. He tries to explain why he did it.