Post-impressionism

Post-Impressionism

was an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century, roughly from 1886 to 1905, as a reaction against the limitations of Impressionism. While Impressionism focused on capturing light and color in everyday scenes, Post-Impressionists aimed to express deeper emotions and ideas through their work.

Media

Artists commonly used oil paint, but they also experimented with watercolor and pastel.

Styles

– The movement is known for its bold colors and expressive brushwork. Artists often used thick layers of paint (impasto) to create texture.

Purpose

– Post-Impressionists wanted to convey more profound emotional experiences and ideas.

Significant Artists

Notable artists include Vincent van Gogh, known for his swirling brushstrokes and vivid colors in The Starry Night, and Paul Cézanne, who emphasized structure and form by breaking objects into geometric shapes, as seen in The Basket of Apples.