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    Impressionism vs. Post-Impressioni Both Impressionism and Post-Impressionism were 19th century French artistic movements that rebelled against the government-owned art schools and galleries of the time. Impressionists moved away from the Classical style to a new, unique form of art that focused on natural, outdoor scenes depicting beautiful gardens, people in leisure activities like boating on a river or walking in a park. The colors are light and natural looking and contrasted dramatically from the realistic style of the earlier Neo-Classical artists.  Post-Impressionists also moved away from the Classical influence, but they thought the Impressionists did not go far enough.  Post-Impressionists focused on creating symbolic elements using bright, bold contrasting colors to create a deeper meaning or emotion. Impressionists created peaceful, tranquil scenes that were pleasant to look at, while Post-Impressionists filled their artwork with strong structures and in...

     All three paintings replicate the classical style of art as seen in the elements of statutes, sculptures, and architecture. Each painting represents a significant moment in American history, displaying these moments in a grand style reminiscent of the heroes and gods of Greek mythology. The first painting, The Declaration of Independence , has that Roman connection, having that style of architecture on the walls and the way the flags are formed in the center. In the second painting, Washington Before Yorktown, Washington is depicted in a classic pose, with his head turned to the side and his chest lifted, like Michelangelo's classically-inspired David sculpture. The last painting, The Siege of Yorktown , like the second painting, has that Roman style pose, seeing the figures as well as the tent behind the main figures that looks like a Greek temple with its columns. American artists wished to recall a time of stability and unity in order to unify the young country, ...