My art is a self-confession in it I seek to clarify my relationship with the world. But at the same time I have always thought and felt that my art could also clarify other peoples quest for the truth Edvard Munch
Why do people travel from across the world to see Edvard Munchs artworks? Munch painted emotions in a way that nobody had ever seen before, depicting love, friendship and the darker sides of life.
This book gives readers the opportunity to become better acquainted with Edvard Munch and his oeuvre. It takes a close look at the artworks and explores the stories behind some of the most famous paintings in the world, such as Madonna and The Scream.
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'[ A] hugely edifying biography ... fascinating' - Artists & Illustrators
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An accessible introduction to Edvard Munchs life and work
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From The Modern Life Of The Soul (1890 1900) |
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From Evening To Melancholy |
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The Artistic Renewal (1900 1916) |
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| Afterword |
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| Acknowledgments |
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Øystein Ustvedt has extensive personal and professional experience with the works of Edvard Munch, particularly as former head of the Stenersen Museum and in his role as curator at the National Museum in Oslo, where he has been since 2004. He has published widely on Munch and has curated several exhibitions of his work.
