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We are talking all things screamy for this next episode join us as we discuss this Edvard Munch Classic work.

Who was Munch

Born 1863 Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker whose work is associated with the Symbolist and Expressionist movements. He is best known for his painting “The Scream,” which is considered a masterpiece of modern art. Munch was also a prolific printmaker, creating over 2,000 prints during his lifetime. He died in 1944.

What is Expressionism

Expressionism is an art movement that originated in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. It emphasizes the artist’s emotions and inner experiences as the source of inspiration for the art, rather than external reality. Expressionist paintings often feature bold, distorted forms and expressive, often exaggerated, use of color to convey the artist’s emotional state. The movement was particularly popular in Germany and Austria, but also had a significant impact on art in other countries, including the United States. The Expressionist artists aimed to express their innermost feelings and ideas through their work, often using symbolism and metaphor to convey deeper meaning.

The Scream

“The Scream” is a painting created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1893. It depicts a figure standing on a bridge or a walkway, with a distorted, anguished face

The painting features a bold and striking color palette, with the central figure standing out against an orange-red sky that is said to represent the intense and fiery tones of a sunset. The figure’s face is distorted, with a pale complexion and a contorted open mouth, expressing fear and anguish. The figure’s clothing is a deep, dark blue, which adds to the sense of isolation and despair. The background is painted in shades of green and purple, with a swirling, swirling pattern that suggests a sense of movement and instability.

Munch created several versions of this painting, including a pastel version and a tempera version. The pastel version is considered the most famous and iconic, and it is currently on display at the National Museum in Oslo, Norway. The tempera version, which is similar to the pastel version but uses a thicker, more layered paint, is on display at the Munch Museum in Oslo. Both versions of the painting are considered masterpieces and are considered among the most recognizable and iconic images in art history.