postimpressionism
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Post-Impressionism
Term coined in 1910
Post-Impressionism Loose grouping of
artists using techniques of impressionism.
Artists developed own unique styles.
Wanted to combine immediacy of impressionism with composition of traditional painting.
Followed two directions focus on design, or focus on emotion.
Georges Seurat Add A Sunday Afternoon on
La Grande Jatte to your notes.
1884
Example of Pointilism
Uses optical mixing of color
Only primary colors and black and white were used.
Similar to billboards and television images.
Size: 81 ½ inches by 121”