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Overview'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 people's quest for the truth' Edvard Munch Why do people travel from across the world to see Edvard Munch's 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Øystein UstvedtPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9780500295762ISBN 10: 050029576 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 October 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Kristiania in the 1880s • 2. From the Modern Life of the Soul (1890–1900) • 3. The Artistic Renewal (1900–1916) • 4. Ekely (1916–1944)ReviewsInsightful, vibrant... A beautifully produced introduction to a celebrated artist. A vital, approachable introduction to the celebrated expressionist... Techniques, breakthroughs, symbols, controversies and the artist's lifeblood all get illuminated in prose of rare clarity... Finely illustrated. Insightful, vibrant... A beautifully produced introduction to a celebrated artist. Author InformationØystein Ustvedt has extensive personal and professional experience with the works of Edvard Munch, particularly as 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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