Post-Impressionism. Van Gogh. La siesta.

Post-Impressionism. Van Gogh. La siesta.

Vicent Van Gogh was born in 1885. He was a brilliant, Dutch painter.

He was very ill and during his life, he wasn't famous. However, after his death Everybody was amazed to look at his paintings.

He painted Rest from work or Noon in 1890. He used bright colours to Paint.

The peaceful nature of the midday rest. They are blue and yellow colours..

Van Gogh did not name the painting, so it is listed in art books and art websites under different names such as “Noon: Rest From Work” and “Noon Rest.”. Considered worthless when it was painted, but now it is of great value.

We can see it in Museé d´Orsay,Paris. France.

Post-Impressionism was the style that developed reacted against Impressionism. Post-Impressionism is situated in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Similarities between both Impressionists and Post-Impressionists are: a real-life subject, distinctive brushstrokes, thick layers of paint and vivid colors.Post-Impressionism is characterized by bright color, sharp, often outlined edges The main difference between both styles is that Post-Impressionism aimed to attain more form, as well as more expression and emotion into their paintings.

Other post-impressionistic painters are: Cezanne and Paul Gauguin

                                                                       JUAN GRANDA TIRADOR

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