post-impressionist
Definition
- Noun:
- An artist who was part of or whose work is characteristic of the Post-Impressionist movement. This movement followed and reacted against Impressionism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing more structured form, symbolic content, and emotional expression.
Usage
- The term post-impressionist is used to classify an artist or describe their work, style, or philosophy as belonging to the Post-Impressionist period.
- It is often used in art historical and critical discussions.
- Example as a noun: "Vincent van Gogh is considered a major post-impressionist."
- Example describing style (adjective-like use): "Her paintings show a strong post-impressionist influence."
Examples
- Noun:
- Paul Cézanne, another key post-impressionist, sought to reveal the geometric structure of nature.
- The gallery's new exhibition features works by several lesser-known post-impressionists.
- As a post-impressionist, he was less concerned with capturing fleeting light than with expressing inner feelings.
Advanced Usage
- The term can function attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to describe a style, period, or characteristic. However, its primary dictionary classification is as a noun.
- The post-impressionist era was a time of great artistic experimentation.
- She studies post-impressionist color theory.
Variants and Related Words
- Post-Impressionism (noun): The art movement itself, or its style and principles.
- Post-Impressionism encompasses a diverse range of artistic styles.
- Post-Impressionistic (adjective): Having the qualities of Post-Impressionism.
- His later work became more post-impressionistic.
Synonyms
- Modernist (in a broad historical sense, as Post-Impressionism is a precursor to modern art movements).
- Avant-garde artist (contextual, referring to their innovative, pioneering role).
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Impressionist: An artist of the preceding Impressionist movement.
- Academic painter: An artist adhering to traditional, formal styles taught by academies, which both Impressionists and Post-Impressionists opposed.
Related Phrases / Context
- School of Post-Impressionism: Refers to the collective group of artists.
- Post-impressionist painter/artist: A more specific phrasing.
- Revolt against Impressionism: A key phrase describing the motivation of many post-impressionists.
Noun
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an artist of the Postimpressionist school who revolted against Impressionism
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