Post-Impressionism
Post-Impressionism emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the limitations of Impressionism, with artists like Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, and Paul Gauguin pushing beyond naturalistic depictions to explore deeper emotional, symbolic, and structural elements. Unlike Impressionists, who focused on light and fleeting moments, Post-Impressionists emphasized subjective vision, bold color, and form to convey personal and symbolic meaning. This diverse movement paved the way for modern art, influencing styles such as Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism by rejecting traditional representation and embracing abstraction, symbolism, and emotional depth.