Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' Proven Scientifically Accurate In Depicting Turbulent Skies ‌

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Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' Proven Scientifically Accurate In Depicting Turbulent Skies ‌

By Stephen Beech Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night is scientifically accurate, according to a new study. His sky is “alive with real-world physics” beneath the brushstrokes, say researchers. One of the most famous works of art ever created, the 1889 oil-on-canvas painting is widely regarded as the Dutch post-impressionist masterpiece. It depicts a swirling blue sky with a yellow moon and stars as seen from the east-facing window of hi…