Post- Impressionism Name: Date: Period:
Post- Impressionism Subject is not totally realistic & expresses the emotional state of the artist.
Paul Cezanne -“Father of Post Impressionism” -Simplified shapes
When nature is the subject of an artwork Landscape
Henri Matisse (remember our cut outs??) Used bright & unusual colors; flat shapes Expression ruled over details
Most famous for “The Scream.” expressed fear, love, death, life, anxiety Edvard Munch
Painterly Visible, expressive brushstrokes Applying paint without perfect control Not following carefully drawn lines
George Seurat “King of Pointalism” (stippling)
Atmospheric Perspective closer things appear clear and bright; further things appear lighter and blurry
Paul Gauguin Painting were often symbolic of religion & primitive culture
Foreground Background is closer to the viewer further from the viewer
Vincent Van Gogh Bright, energetic painting w/ emotional impact
Horizon Line Where the sky & earth seem to meet
Characteristics of a Post- Impressionist style painting
Under painting First layer of paint applied Serves as a base for more layers Can be covered easily if desired Creates overall value
Your Project “Po-Im-Camo”?? or Post-Impressionist Camoflage painting You will get a piece of an actual P.Impressionist painting to glue on your paper Mix and match paint to that piece in the surrounding area as exactly as possible! Create a unique landscape with painterly & expressive techniques
Camouflage To disguise or conceal something
Samples of this project:
SUMMARY!
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." -Howard Beecher