Meaning of the word Post-Impressionist in English
What does Post-Impressionist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Post-Impressionist
US /ˌpoʊst.ɪmˈpreʃ.ən.ɪst/
UK /ˌpəʊst.ɪmˈpreʃ.ən.ɪst/
Adjective
relating to a style of art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that reacted against Impressionism, using bold colors and expressive forms
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Van Gogh is one of the most famous Post-Impressionist painters.
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The museum has a large collection of Post-Impressionist works.
Noun
an artist who painted in the Post-Impressionist style
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Cézanne is often regarded as the father of the Post-Impressionists.
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The Post-Impressionist used color to convey emotion rather than just light.