Post-Impressionism
1886-1905
Post-Impressionism was a predominantly French art movement that developed from Impressionism, emphasizing symbolic content, formal order, and structure.
Historical Context
Post-Impressionism emerged in the 1880s as artists began to reject the limitations of Impressionism. While retaining the bright colors and loose brushwork, they emphasized geometric forms, distortion for expressive effect, and symbolic content.
Key Characteristics
- •Emphasis on abstract qualities and symbolic content
- •Use of vivid colors and geometric forms
- •Personal expression over naturalistic depiction
- •Thick application of paint and distinctive brush strokes
- •Experimentation with form and color
Notable Post-Impressionism Artists
Post-Impressionism Artworks
Mont Sainte-Victoire
Paul Cézanne
Still Life with a Ginger Jar and Eggplants
Paul Cézanne
Seated Peasant
Paul Cézanne
The House with the Cracked Walls
Paul Cézanne
Still Life with Apples and Pears
Paul Cézanne
Madame Cézanne (Hortense Fiquet, 1850–1922) in the Conservatory
Paul Cézanne
Rocks at Fontainebleau
Paul Cézanne
The Card Players
Paul Cézanne
Madame Cézanne (Hortense Fiquet, 1850–1922) in a Red Dress
Paul Cézanne
View of the Domaine Saint-Joseph
Paul Cézanne
The Pool at Jas de Bouffan
Paul Cézanne
Gardanne
Paul Cézanne
Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses
Paul Cézanne
Trees and Houses Near the Jas de Bouffan
Paul Cézanne
Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Viaduct of the Arc River Valley
Paul Cézanne
The Gulf of Marseilles Seen from L'Estaque
Paul Cézanne
Apples
Paul Cézanne
Dish of Apples
Paul Cézanne
Bathers
Paul Cézanne
Still Life with Jar, Cup, and Apples
Paul Cézanne
The Fishermen (Fantastic Scene)
Paul Cézanne
Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert (born 1817), the Artist's Uncle, as a Monk
Paul Cézanne
Antoine Dominique Sauveur Aubert (born 1817), the Artist's Uncle
Paul Cézanne
Two Women
Paul Gauguin