The relationship of van Gogh and Gauguin?

Answer 1

Van Gogh had left for Arles in the hopes of turning it into an artists' haven and had convinced Gauguin to join him. Vincent had spent all the money his brother Theo had given him on art supplies, so when Gauguin arrived he was in a malnourished state. Still, the men got on, working well together but frequently having arguments about art and techniques. As the weather worsened they were forced to stay indoors with each other for longer and longer periods of time and their arguments worsened. Vincent's mental state declined, possibly due to cabin fever, possibly due to poor nutrition, possibly due to stress relating to his generally failed attempt at creating an artists' community. Probably all three combined with a personality that tended to the over zealous.

Answer 2

Vincent knew Gauguin superficially and admired his artwork.

When Vincent had moved to Arles he thought this would be an ideal place for a group of artists to work together. So he contacted Gauguin and asked him to move to Arles, thinking this might attract other artists to Arles. Gauguin came, moved in with Vincent, but after a couple of months Gauguin found they were not compatible and he decided to leave Arles. This may have made Vincent furious and led to the incident with the cut-off ear.

Answer 3

it was only after meeting them Van Gogh started using lighter colors for his paintings some believe that his brother told him that people weren't liking the dark, heavy colors he was first using and that he should switch to lighter colors like more of the current artists at the time.

Answer 4

There is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!

Answer 5

We do not know exactly what their violent arguments were about.

Answer 6

No, but in a way, yes. He was worried that Gauguin would leave him, so he confronted Gauguin with a razor blade. He didn't want him to die, so he fled himself.

Answer 7

Vincent cut off part of his left ear.