Post Impressionism 1880-1920

Post-Impressionist oil paintings from 1880 to 1920 expanded upon Impressionism’s focus on light and color but pushed further into structure, symbolism, and emotional depth. Artists like Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, and Georges Seurat sought to move beyond capturing fleeting impressions, instead infusing their work with personal expression, bold color contrasts, and innovative techniques. This period saw the emergence of styles such as Pointillism, Synthetism, and early abstraction, laying the groundwork for modern art movements to come.

Post-Impressionism marked a transition from observation to introspection, blending visual experimentation with a deeper exploration of meaning and form.