Which artists rejected impressionism to create paintings with symbolic meanings?

Artists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh rejected Impressionism to explore Symbolism in their work. Gauguin, influenced by the idea of conveying deeper emotional and spiritual meanings, often used bold colors and simplified forms to express his themes. Similarly, van Gogh sought to convey personal feelings and experiences through vibrant colors and expressive brushwork, moving beyond mere representation to evoke symbolic resonance in his paintings.