Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Identify the painting above and the artist who painted it. How has the artist specifically used texture in this piece?

Answer:

This painting is entitled, The Shoes of van Gogh, by Vincent van Gogh. The artist used texture to create the illusion of depth by the use of light and dark. By varying the intensity by using a combination of brushstrokes, van Gogh created the illusion of texture.