Postimpressionist
Definition
- Noun:
- An artist belonging to a movement in late 19th-century French painting: A "postimpressionist" is an artist who was part of a diverse movement that followed and reacted against Impressionism. These artists moved beyond the Impressionist focus on the naturalistic depiction of light and color, instead emphasizing more abstract qualities, symbolic content, and formal structure in their work.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vincent van Gogh is considered a major postimpressionist.
- The museum's new exhibition features works by several key postimpressionists, including Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (functioning like an adjective) to describe the style, period, or characteristics associated with these artists.
- The gallery acquired a rare postimpressionist painting.
- She is an expert in postimpressionist theory.
Variants and Related Words
- Postimpressionism (n): The artistic movement itself, or its style and principles.
- Postimpressionism paved the way for modern art movements like Cubism.
- Postimpressionistic (adj): Having the qualities of Postimpressionism.
- His early work shows a distinctly postimpressionistic use of color.
Synonyms
- Modernist (in a broad historical context): An artist who breaks with traditional forms. (Note: "Postimpressionist" is more specific than the general term "modernist".)
- Avant-garde artist: An artist who uses innovative and experimental techniques. (Note: This is a broader term that can apply to many eras.)
Related Idioms & Phrases
Noun
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an artist of the Postimpressionist school who revolted against Impressionism
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