Era: 1885 - 1915

Post-Impressionism is an artistic movement which developed at the end of the 19th century, both in continuity with and in reaction to Impressionism. It served as a bridge between two crucial centuries for painting, and between the revolutionary spark of Impressionism and the many artistic movements that followed from it.

The Impressionists sought to capture light and fleeting moments of everyday life with multiple, rapid, imprecise brushstrokes. On the other hand, the Post-Impressionists placed emphasis on the brushstroke, which became more present, more marked and often more daring. Their bright colors and contrasts often reflected their emotions. The greatest disciples of the movement such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin and George Seurat expressed feeling more than simple observation.

If Impressionism broke the artistic conventions of its time, Post-Impressionism projected art in new directions. Shapes, colors, and particularly themes have become subjects of experimentation and interpretation.

Fundamental geometry, exoticism, and spirituality were invited onto the canvases, allowing artists to express their feelings more than their visual perceptions. In summary, Impressionism focuses on perceptions, while Post-Impressionism focuses on emotions.