Art Termsspeaking topic
What is impasto, and how does Van Gogh create such a sense of motion with thick strokes of paint in 'The Starry Night'?
— Impasto / Van Gogh, 'The Starry Night'
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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