Description
Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was a visionary and obsessive artist who would not rest until he had captured human existence in its entirety, both in its beauty and in its inner conflicts and contradictions.
Today, paintings such as Madonna, The Scream, and Vampire are known worldwide and shared online and on social media in the millions. Munch has become a part of popular culture. This book gives a concise, accessible and illuminating introduction to Munch's life and art. It is generously illustrated, including a large selection of images from all stages of Munch's career.
A concise, accessible and illuminating introduction to Munch's life and art
About the Author
Nikita Mathias is a senior concept developer at MUNCH, where he creates digital and analogue visitor experiences, carries out research and works on publications. His background lies in art history, media studies and aesthetics, and he holds a PhD from the University of Tubingen, Germany, on the topic of the visual history of natural disasters. In addition, he spent years working as a journalist and at various cultural institutions. Born and raised in Germany, he has been living in Oslo for several years.
Book Information
ISBN 9788293560401
Author Nikita Mathias
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Munch Museum
Publisher Munch Museum
Weight(grams) 712g
