View Artwork by Vincent Van Gogh ▪ Answer the following Questions on handout provided below: What emotion is shown in this artwork? How does the color choice impact the content of the work? How does the line expression and paint strokes impact the work?Sorrowing Old Man by Vincent van Gogh

answer impressionism;

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!