(1902) The
Sorcerer of
Hiva Oa
(Marquesan
Man
in
the
Red
Cape)
Henri Matisse
Born: 31 December 1869
Died: 3 November 1954
Artwork
Born: 30 March 1853
Died: 29 July 1890
Map where
Vincent
was born
Artwork
(1887))
Sunflowers
(March 1887–April 1887)
Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat
(August 1888)
Portrait of the
Postman Joseph
Roulin
(June 1889)
The Starry
Night
(September 1889)
Van Gogh
self-portrait
Definition
Post-Impressionism is a French art
movement led by Paul Cézanne
(known as father of
Post-impressionism), Paul Gauguin,
and Vincent van Gogh. It was
developed roughly between 1886
and 1905
Characteristics
Post-Impressionism is an extended version of
impressionism while rejecting some of its
limitations. As for example
Post-Impressionism continues using
impressionism characteristics such as using
vivid colours, often thick application of paint,
and a real life subject matter, but
Post-Impressionism is more inclined to
emphasise geometric forms, distort form for
expressive effect, and use of unatural or
arbitrary colours. It also uses many
textured/scratchy style to it.