๐Ÿ–ผap art history review

Post-Impressionism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Post-Impressionism refers to an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against the limitations of Impressionism. Artists associated with this movement sought to express their own subjective experiences and emotions through bold colors, brushwork, and unconventional compositions.