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Zack is the creator and main author of LateNightPortrait. As a late starter himself, he believes that anyone, regardless of age, can create something special through practicing art. He spends most evenings drawing portraits and figures while listening to music. When not drawing or painting he can be found going for walks with his wife and attempting (and often failing) to train his dog.

What Are Gestalt Principles in Art and Design (With Examples)

The gestalt principles in design and art are a set of six principles which include closure, similarity, proximity, continuation, symmetry/order (prägnanz), and figure/ground. Others principles such as emergence, common region, focal point, invariance, and past experiences have been added more recently. When you instinctively find a design or piece of art good or aesthetically pleasing there are likely gestalt principles at play.

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How Much Is Van Gogh’s Starry Night Worth Today? Famous Van Gogh Paintings FAQ

Van Gogh’s The Starry Night is worth between $200 million to $500 million (USD). While there isn’t an exact amount of how much it is worth, we can look toward his other paintings that have sold for an estimated amount. Portrait of Dr Paul Gachet sold for $83 million in 1990 which is worth ~$225 million in 2023 with inflation so The Starry Night which is much more famous would likely sell for more.

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How Much Is Mona Lisa Worth Today? (Most Expensive Paintings Explored)

The Mona Lisa was never sold at auction, and it probably never will be. However, in December 14, 1962 it was assessed through an insurance evaluation at $100 million which with a 3.88% yearly inflation rate is equivalent to $1 billion dollars today in 2023.

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