The Museums and Art Galleries we see these days are not just there because the World felt like they needed to preserve the complex brushstrokes of the greats before us. Along with many norms in our world, the history of art is deeply rooted in its very location. 

The brushstrokes seen in the modern paintings are far more different than what we used to see back in the 80s. Over the decades, art movements have introduced a glorious change. From neo impressionism to complex brushstrokes with a certain pair of hues that we see in the paintings of today, we have come a long way. 

In this article, we will particularly have a look at what is there to know about the neo-impressionism movement. 

When did the Neo-impressionism begin? 

The French artist Georges Seurat brought Neo-impressionism. His 1883 masterpiece Bathers at Asnieres featured the style. He studied color theory publications made by Charles Blanc, Ogden Rood, and Mochel Eugene Chevreul. He also made a precise application of the painted dots that would mix optically for maximum brilliance. He called this system Chromoluminarism. 

The Belgian art critic Felix Feneon described this application of paint in his review of La Vogue in 1886. 

How long was this movement? 

The movement lasted from 1884 to 1935. That year marked the death of Paul Signac, a champion and spokesman of the movement that was heavily influenced by Seurat. He died in 1891 at the young age of 31 after likely developing meningitis and a number of other illnesses. Other proponents of Neo-impressionism include the artists Camille Pissarro, George Lemmen, and Henry Edmond Cross. 

At the very beginning of the movement, the followers founded the Societe des Artistes Independants. Even though the popularity of this movement was in the early 20th century, it influenced artists like Henri Matisse and the famous Vincent Van Gogh. 

What were the key ideas?

To capture the luminosity seen in nature, the Neo-impressionists turned to science to discover the painting technique of juxtaposing different tones and colors to create a shimmering and illuminated surface. By systematically placing the contrasting colors, the painters hoped to elevate teh visual sensation of the image. 

A lot of the Neo-impressionists held anarchist beliefs. The depictions of the peasants and working class called attention to the social struggles taking place as the rise of industrial capitalism obtained speed, and their search for harmony in art paralleled the vision of a utopian society. 

Wrapping Up

Tiny dots and local colors are the two key parts of neo impressionism art. If you are planning to decorate or re-decorate your home with excellent paintings, masterpieces inspired by neo-impressionism can be a great choice. 

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