Art Post-Impressionism
Art Post-Impressionism is not a single style, but rather a collection of individual artistic directions that emerged in France between…
Main Focus: Structure, Symbolic Content, and Personal Expression
Aesthetic: Varies from Geometric Form (Cézanne) to Intense Emotion (Van Gogh)
Key Techniques: Pointillism, Flattened Forms, and Exaggerated Color
Impact: Direct Precursor to Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism
Post-Impressionism is a broad term encompassing the work of several important artists—including Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, and Seurat—who began working independently in the 1880s. While they admired the Impressionists’ use of color and light, they felt the movement lacked substance, structure, and emotional depth. They rejected the objective recording of light in favor of a more enduring, personal, and formal approach to art.
The movement is defined by its divergence rather than uniformity. Artists pursued different goals: Cézanne focused on geometric structure and form; Van Gogh used intense color and swirling brushstrokes for emotional expression; Gauguin pioneered Symbolism through flattened forms and exotic imagery; and Seurat developed Pointillism (or Divisionism), applying color in small dots based on optical science. This period laid the crucial groundwork for nearly every subsequent movement in modern art.
This curated collection is an essential journey through the diverse, innovative paths forged by the Post-Impressionist masters. We feature works that exemplify the key aims of the movement: the quest for enduring form, the liberation of color for psychological effect, and the use of art to convey symbolic meaning rather than mere reality.
Our collection highlights the individual genius of this transitional period. Each piece represents a vital step away from traditional depiction and toward the abstraction and emotional intensity of the 20th century. Acquiring a Post-Impressionist work means securing a piece of art history at the critical juncture where the foundations of modern art were truly established.
