IMPRESSIONISM/ POST IMPRESSIONISM

Impressionism began in the late 19th century and it can be identified by its short brush strokes, the way the artists uses the bright colors to indicate the natural lighting, and slightly rough surfaces.

In Edward Degas oil painting titled "Ballet rehearsal" we can see the how the bright white of the ballet dancers  dresses reflect the natural light that is coming in from the window while the short neutral brush strokes and slightly dark color on the top of the walls gives the painting a little more depth.

Post Impressionism came directly after as a reaction to the impressionism movement in 1886.Post impressionism art seemed to be a little more abstract and bolder in color. The figures aren't as polished and detailed.