1. Post-Impressionism?

2. Learning Objectives
Describe the characteristics of Post-impressionist art. (1, 3)
Outline the characteristics of Post-impressionist art present in the works studied. (1,3)
Evaluate the value of works of “post-impressionists” studied and how they are relevant today (4)
Measure the contribution of PI art to subsequent artistic movements (2)
Explain the relationship between the Post-Impressionist art and the evolution of modernism. (2, 5)

3. A New Style varied individual styles
a reliance on memories and emotion
a focus on the relationship between colors
use of geometric style
abstract form and pattern
Influences later Cubist and Abstract Expressionist artists

4. George Seurat
(1859–1891)

5. George Seurat Study for A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884 Oil on canvas; 27 3/4 x 41 in. (70.5 x cm)

6. Paul Cézanne
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7. Paul Cézanne ( ) The Gulf of Marseilles Seen from L'Estaque 1885 Oil on Canvas, 73 x cm, MET

8. Paul Gauguin
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9. Paul Gauguin Arearea, also called Jokes1892 Oil on canvas H. 75; W
Paul Gauguin Arearea, also called Jokes1892 Oil on canvas H. 75; W. 94 cm Paris, Musée d'Orsay

10. Vincent Van Gogh
(1853–1890)

11. Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night (1889) Oil on Canvas 2' 5" x 3' 0" (74 cm x 92 cm) MOMA

12. Learning Objectives
Describe the characteristics of Post-impressionist art. (1, 3)
Outline the characteristics of Post-impressionist art present in the works studied. (1,3)
Evaluate the value of works of “post-impressionists” studied and how they are relevant today (4)
Measure the contribution of PI art to subsequent artistic movements (2)
Explain the relationship between the Post-Impressionist art and the evolution of modernism. (2, 5)