👉 In art, a term that refers to a type of impressionist painting characterized by its loose brushstrokes and the use of light and shadow. It is often associated with the Impressionists, who are renowned for their unique style of capturing fleeting moments in nature or everyday scenes. Post-impressionism emerged during the 19th century as a movement that sought to break away from the traditional Impressionist techniques and to create new, more abstract and expressive art forms.