Edvard Munch: 1863–1944

Author Britt Guleng, Mai

Brand Skira

Edition 1

Number Of Pages 368

Release Date 27-05-2021

Details Covering many aspects of Munchs versatile and diverse approaches, the publication includes articles on individual themes and phenomena encompassing Munchs evolving perspective on art. Also covered are new perspectives from contemporary research, resulting from special exhibitions and from the catalogues raisonns of Munchs prints and paintings, in addition to the artists own copious writings. While Munchs best-known works The Scream and The Sun place him squarely in the canon of Modernism, this publication directs a fresh look at his response to modernistic issues, such as the relationship between art and reality, the position of the individual in the world, the modern role of the artist, and issues relating to Munch and the public. The publication also offers a comprehensive bibliography and a timeline of the artists life.

Package Dimensions 11.0 x 10.0 x 0.8 inches

Languages English