Answer the questions about the video. 

1. What profession did van Gogh originally pursue? At what age did he begin to pursue art? Do you see any similarities between these two professions?

2. According to the video, what was van Gogh’s first masterpiece? Why?

3. What happened during van Gogh’s stay in Paris?

4. How does van Gogh’s work change over time?

5. In the end, did van Gogh accomplish what he wanted as an artist? How?