Vincent van Gogh Self-Portraits – Art History Exploration and Student Activities
 
Explore the evolution of Vincent van Gogh’s self-portraits with this engaging resource! Students examine 12 selected works, analyze changes over time, and reflect on how Van Gogh expressed his emotions, identity, and artistic growth. Perfect for art history lessons, artist studies, or portrait projects.
 
What’s Included:
12 carefully selected Van Gogh self-portraits with student-friendly descriptions
12 enlarged self-portraits for easy print or digital display
Two montage poster pages featuring all 30+ self-portraits (1 single 8.5x11 and 2 pages to tile for 11x17)
Compare & Contrast worksheet with 8 thoughtful questions on 3 portraits from early to late in his career
30-question discussion/work-alone page for deeper observation and reflection
Creative prompts to inspire students to make their own expressive self-portraits
Fact page highlighting key insights about Van Gogh’s self-portrait work
 
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages critical thinking, observation, and art analysis skills
Supports both guided discussion and independent work
Sparks creativity through hands-on portrait projects
Perfect for art history units, artist studies, or integrated classroom lessons
Helps students connect personally with artistic expression and identity