For this class, we discussed Fauvism and Expressionism. Heavily inspired by Post-Impressionism came Fauvism. While never an official movement, Fauvist were inspired by the bright colors of Post-Impressionism. Colors were often arbitrary. One example that we looked at in class was Henri Matisse’s Le Bonheur de vivre. The painting depicts a traditional subject matter, however, the impact of the color is what is most important. Matisse used bright empty spaces to energize the painting. It was a personal expression without the feeling of anxiety found in the works of van Gogh and Gauguin. Expressionism, also inspired by Post-Impressionism, saw colors being assigned to different meanings and emotions. Artist created artwork that brought about a feeling of discomfort and encouraged psychological exploration.