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Arts Madness Finals | Leonardo da Vinci & Vincent van Gogh

Apr 3, 2023

"Arts Madness Finals" is the final round of the Arts Madness Tournament featuring Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh. Learn about their childhood, apprenticeship, and artistic talent. Discover Leonardo's reputation as a talented yet unreliable artist and Van Gogh's transformation from an art dealer to a dedicated painter. Explore Van Gogh's battle with mental illness and how he created his famous painting 'The Starry Night'. Vote for your favorite artist and contribute your insights on why they deserve to be the best.

19:40

Episode guests

Vincent Van Gogh

Leonardo da Vinci

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Quick takeaways

Leonardo da Vinci overcame legal issues and personal controversies to become a renowned artist known for his innovative techniques and scientific studies.

Vincent van Gogh faced mental illness, financial struggles, and rejection in his lifetime, yet his masterpieces continue to showcase his creative genius and careful observation of nature.

Deep dives

Leonardo da Vinci: A Talented Underdog

Leonardo da Vinci, born in Vinci, faced social limitations due to his parents not being married. Despite this, he showed early talent as an artist and became an apprentice in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. Working his way up from menial tasks, Leonardo gained a reputation as a phenomenal painter, even surpassing his teacher. However, his reputation was marred by lawsuits for taking payment without completing his work and rumors about his personal life. Leonardo's contributions to the arts include the development of the Spumato technique, his scientific studies, and anatomical sketches.

Introduction

2min

Arts Madness Finals: Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh

4min

Veroccio's Influence and Leonardo's Reputation

6min

Vincent Van Gogh's Artistic Journey and the Impact of Mental Illness

4min

Analyzing Vincent Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'

2min

This week is the final round of our annual Arts Madness Tournament. Over the last few weeks, thousands of you have taken time to vote as we narrowed the field from 64 down to our final two: Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh. Listen to this episode to learn a bit about the two men and find out how they have really overcome a lot of obstacles and defied the odds to become such popular figures in art history.

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