Post-Impressionism and its Diverse Directions in Art

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• Introduction to Post-Impressionism

• Definition and Historical Context
• Major Characteristics and Innovations
• Relationship to Impressionism

• Neo-Impressionism

• Georges Seurat and Pointillism Theory
• Paul Signac and Chromo-Luminarism
• Optical Effects and Divisionism

• Synthetism and Cloisonnism

• Paul Gauguin and Symbolism
• Emile Bernard and Cloisonnism
• Flattened Forms and Synthetic Colors

• Fauvism

• Henri Matisse and Expressionism
• Andre Derain and Bold Colors
• Fauvist Landscape Paintings

• Les Nabis

• Paul Serusier and Talisman
• Synthetism and Subjectivity
• Decorative and Symbolist Art

• The Nabis and Japonism

• Japanese Art Influence on Nabis
• Flat Color Areas and Asymmetry
• The Influence of Prints and Ukiyo-e

• Post-Impressionism and Art Theory

• Rejection of Academic Conventions
• Emphasis on Formal Elements
• Artistic Expression and Individuality

• Post-Impressionism's Legacy and Contemporary Relevance

• Influence on Modern Art
• Postimpressionist Ideas in Today's Visual Culture
• Relevance and Enduring Significance