The Impressionist movement, which emerged in France in the late 19th century, was characterized by its emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color in outdoor scenes. This movement was followed by Post-Impressionism, which sought to go beyond the surface appearances of things and explore the emotional and psychological aspects of art.
The influence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism can be seen in the bold use of color and the emphasis on capturing a moment in time that is characteristic of Fauvism.
Neo-Impressionism, also known as Divisionism, emerged in the late 19th century and was characterized by the use of small dots of color to create a greater sense of luminosity and depth. Pointillism, a subset of Neo-Impressionism, used small dots of pure color to create a sense of vibrancy and movement.
The use of color in Fauvism can be traced back to the influence of Neo-Impressionism and Pointillism. However, Fauvist artists took this technique a step further by using bright, bold colors that were not necessarily true to life.
