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Post-Impressionism

Post-Impressionism

8.6
A style of painting that uses bright colours and simple shapes to show feeling and order
  • noun
  • /ˌpoʊst ɪmˈprɛʃənɪzəm/
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  • For that matter, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism cannot be understood without looking into their heritage from midcentury naturalism.

Examples

  • Many famous painters, such as Paul Cézanne, are recognized as key figures in the Post-Impressionism movement.

  • The art exhibition focused on Post-Impressionism, showcasing its unique blend of structure and emotive expression.

  • These two artists are placed close to Vincent Van Gogh, who is associated with the Post-Impressionism artistic movement.

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  • Post-Impressionism marked a significant shift in the way artists used color and form in their work.

How Colorful

Fauvism
1 9.9
expressionism
  • Specialized
6 8.7
Post-Impressionism
8.6
realism
12 6.1
academic art
  • Specialized
6.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Post-Impressionism = Impressionism (transparent) = post + impression + ism

The element 'post-' (after) attached to the movement name 'Impressionism' yields the clear meaning 'after Impressionism' or 'reaction to Impressionism'.

Etymology

Post-Impressionism is made of post- meaning 'after' and Impressionism, the art style that tried to show a quick 'impression' of light and color. So Post-Impressionism names the art that came after Impressionism and kept bright color but added more structure and symbolic meaning.