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A 14 page paper which examines the myths
that surround the artist Vincent Van Gogh as seen in films such as “Lust for Life.” The
presentation of Michelangelo in the film “The Agony and the Ecstasy” is also discussed.
Through these discussions the paper also examines the psychological profile of artists
and how history has treated such artists. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
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14 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAluslif.rtf
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as powerful individuals who saw life and experienced life in a way that is far different from the common man. We romanticize mental illness and herald these beings as unique
and magical legends. As such it comes as little surprise that the film industry tags along, providing viewers with very engrossing myths of these artists and their personalities. Bearing this
in mind the following paper examines two particular films, "Lust for Life" starring Kirk Douglass as Vincent Van Gogh, and "The Agony and the Ecstasy" starring Charlton Heston as Michelangelo.
The paper examines the myths presented in the films and then presents a discussion of the psychological personalities of artists, examining how and why artists are often presented in the
form of such romantic myths. Lust for Life Vincent Van Gogh is perhaps one of the most famous artists in terms of being thought a madman, yet also
being thought of as one of the greatest artists of all time. His personality and his inherently unique agony are what make him the stuff of legend. He is, in
many ways, the epitome of the pained artist. People wonder, "Was he a madman, an epileptic, or simply a profound lonely man, desperate to be understood and loved? Irving Stones
1956 account of Vincent Van Gogh leaves that question open in his sympathetic portrayal of the artist" (TCM, 2003). When watching this particular film, as noted, one is never
really sure what Van Goghs internal struggles truly mean. One is never given a diagnosis of his depression, his passion and his rage. The viewer only knows that this man
is truly one who is tormented, yet also one who is driven and passionate about all he does. This obviously offers us a myth about the man who was Van
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