Smirk Tapestry

The Post-Impressionist movement in art emerged in the late 19th century as a response to Impressionism, which revolutionized the art world with its emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in outdoor scenes. Post-Impressionist artists built on Impressionism's innovations, but sought to push beyond the purely visual and explore deeper, more symbolic and emotional meanings in their work. They used bold colors, strong lines, and flattened shapes to create highly stylized, expressive images that emphasized the artist's individual vision and subjective experience.