Impressionism
A new style of art that focused on the beauty of the world, what the eye saw. In contrast to the past where the focus was on emotions or the divine. Landscapes and outdoors became the focus of impressionism. Artists painted quickly, under changing conditions outdoors.
Post-Impressionism
Post-Impressionism was a free interpretation of nature, to see things deeper that just the appearance. Post-Impressionism was heavily influenced by Japanese art, and is cropped on the edges.
European colonization and Industrialization caused large changes in art styles. The dawn of industrialization created the middle class. Art was no longer just for the wealthy. A change of attention turned to the middle class. Colonization also saw the extermination of native american art and culture
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