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Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World

Stuff You Should Know

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Empty Frames and Van Gogh's Turmoil

This chapter explores the symbolic meaning of empty frames in art, discussing the themes of absence and longing while injecting humor through commercial references. It then transitions to the complex life of Vincent van Gogh, examining his emotional struggles, his relationship with Paul Gauguin, and the misconceptions surrounding his tragic legacy.

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