Monday, December 12, 2011

Happy Birthday, Edvard Munch!

Edvard Munch
(born December 12, 1863—died January 23, 1944)



Edvard Munch developed a painting style that revolted against naturalism, using tortuous, free-flowing lines to express and personify emotion. His series Frieze of Life, which grew to 22 works, includes paintings The Voice, The Kiss, and his most famous work, The Scream. After a nervous breakdown in 1908-09, Munch's work became less intense, but his early, darker paintings define his legacy.

Munch's Summer Night's Dream (The Voice), from 1893, at MoMA.

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10 comments:

  1. the scream has always been one of my favorite art pieces. i can't stop wondering what he's screaming about. i mean the people in the background Aren't in horrifying shock.

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  2. I got to draw and paint the the scream painting when in was in art class 3 years ago. He draws and paints really good.

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  3. Happy Birthday, Edvard Munch! He would be 148 right?

    -Erin O'Toole
    9th grade
    6th period

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  4. This is the very first art iv seen when i was little.Some people told me they were awsume art work.But to me its breath taking.

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  5. he looks a lil disturbed, just sitting there, i wonder what his thoughts are, ...somthing cynical?.. something creepy?.. cake dance??

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  6. Happy Bday! I think I saw " The Scream" Pictuure before. I forgot where Though....

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  7. i enjoy the scream picture. its very vibrant.

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  8. This is such a famous picture, lovely to see the artist.

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