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ABSTRACT IMPRESSIONISM
Abstract Impressionism is an art movement that developed in often depict landscapes, still lifes, and figures, but they are
the mid-20th century as a response to traditional Impressionism not meant to be realistic depictions. Instead, they are meant to
characterized by abstract, loosely brushed, and often convey the artist’s emotions, feelings, and perceptions of the
large-scale paintings that convey the artists’ emotions and world around him.
sensations rather than a literal representation of the physical Ygartua’s work is characterized by a loose and spontaneous
world. This movement was inspired by the ideas of the French approach, where the brushstrokes are allowed to retain their
Impressionists and the work of modernist artists, and it became energy and movement, creating a sense of dynamic movement
a major influence on the development of abstract art. and rhythm within the painting.
Paul Ygartua is associated with the Abstract Impressionist style. Overall, Paul Ygartua’s work exemplifies the characteristics of
His paintings are known for their bright and bold use of color, Abstract Impressionism, with its focus on capturing the sensations
expressive brushstrokes, and gestural marks. Ygartua’s works and emotions of the artist through loose and expressive brushwork.*
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