The Starry Night By Vincent Van Gogh

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Art has been the most basic form of self expression for thousands of years, from hieroglyphics and political cartoons, to the most iconic--The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. However, clouded by popular belief on what is qualified as art, many paintings, statues, and even buildings have never gotten their time to shine as an impactful piece of art, even though they are equally responsible for shaping modern artistic techniques. When someone sees an impressive building, anywhere in the world, they consider the size, shape, and colors, maybe snap a photo, then move on. What those people have failed to do is look at the surface, instead merely dipping their foot into a world of meticulous details and precise symmetry. People all around the world

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