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Post Impressionism is an art movement originating in France during the late 19th century, following the impressionist period. It represents a reaction against the naturalistic depiction of light and color, as well as the monochromatic palette predominant in impressionist works. Post-impressionists sought to express their emotions and individual perceptions through the use of vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and abstract forms. Fauvist art, characterized by its intense, non-naturalistic use of color, is considered a subcategory or offshoot of post impressionism, which emphasizes subjective emotion over objective reality.