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The Influence of Impressionism on Post-Impressionism Timeline Game

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In this game about the influence of Impressionism on Post-Impressionism, players will explore the evolution of art styles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Impressionism was characterized by the use of small brush strokes to capture the fleeting effects of light.
  • Post-Impressionism built upon the techniques of Impressionism but sought to express more emotional and symbolic content.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1860s: Impressionism emerges as a movement in the 1860s
  • 1874: First Impressionist exhibition held in Paris
  • 1880s: Post-Impressionism begins to develop as a reaction to Impressionism
  • 1880s: Vincent van Gogh starts experimenting with bold colors and expressive brushwork
  • 1880s: Paul Cézanne explores geometric forms and perspective in his work
  • 1890s: Paul Gauguin travels to Tahiti and incorporates exotic themes into his paintings
  • 1880s: Georges Seurat introduces pointillism, a technique using small dots of color to create a larger image
  • 1890s: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec focuses on capturing the nightlife and entertainment of Paris in his art
  • 1890s: Paul Signac further develops pointillism and becomes a leading figure in the Neo-Impressionist movement
  • 1880s: Post-Impressionists exhibit together at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris
  • 1890s: Symbolism emerges as a prominent theme in Post-Impressionist art
  • 1904: Paul Cézanne's work is exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, influencing a new generation of artists
  • early 1900s: Vincent van Gogh's paintings gain recognition and influence artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse
  • early 1900s: Georges Seurat's pointillism technique inspires artists in the Fauvism and Cubism movements
  • 20th century: Post-Impressionism is recognized as a significant art movement with a lasting impact on modern art
  • early 20th century: Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso incorporate Post-Impressionist techniques into their own styles
  • 20th century: Post-Impressionist artists continue to exhibit and influence the art world in the 20th century
  • 20th century: Post-Impressionist works are featured in major museum exhibitions and retrospectives
  • present day: Post-Impressionism remains a key influence on contemporary art and artists

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