Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker whose intensely evocative treatment of psychological themes built upon some of the main tenets of late 19th-century Symbolism and greatly influenced German Expressionism in the early 20th century. His work is characterized by a profound exploration of the human psyche, anxiety, and existential questions. Munch's artistic journey was pivotal in the development of modern art, and his influence remains evident today.
The book offers a deep exploration of Edvard Munch's thoughts through a collection of his letters, drafts, notes, and literary texts. It provides valuable insights into the artist's mindset and creative process, enhancing the understanding of his most iconic images. Readers will discover the connections between Munch's written reflections and his visual art, revealing the emotional and intellectual depths that shaped his work.
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Munch begann in einer Zeit zu malen, als die Kunst dem Kult der schönen Form huldigte. Doch Munch interessierte die dunkle Seite der Seele, ihn beschäftigte die Entfremdung, Sündhaftigkeit und Verwundbarkeit des Menschen. In seinen Bildern griff er die Farbigkeit der damaligen Kunst auf, verlieh ihr jedoch neue Dimensionen des Gefühlsausdrucks. Der große Einfluss des Norwegers auf seine Zeitgenossen in Österreich und Deutschland wird erstmals in diesem Buch thematisiert. Ausgewiesene Experten analysieren Munchs Bedeutung für die Kunst des Expressionismus im deutschsprachigen Raum. Munchs Impulse in einzelnen Gebieten, etwa der Druckgrafik, werden ebenso gewürdigt wie die stilistischen und thematischen Leitmotive seines Werks, seine Selbstporträts und Stadtszenen, seine Landschaften und Paarbilder sowie Darstellungen vom Künstler und seinem Modell. Exzellente Farbreproduktionen nicht nur von bekannten Hauptwerken wie „Der Schrei“, „Madonna“ und „Der Kuss“ machen aus diesem Band eine einmalige Einführung in das Werk Edvard Munchs, die zugleich wichtige neue Denkansätze zur Beschäftigung mit dem europäischen Expressionismus bereithält.
This text is dedicated to Edvard Munch's vast and fascinating oeuvre of works on paper. Featured in beautiful colour reproductions are key images related to well-known prints and drawings, as well as lesser known works, such as childhood drawings and caricatures.
For Edvard Munch (1863-1944), painting was an act of self-liberation. His treatments of fear, desperation, and death still exert a powerful visual and psychological effect on modern viewers. Of all Munch's paintings, "The Scream" (1893), representing a figure tortured by horror, is the most well-known-and certainly one of the most expressive. The artist reflected his innermost feelings in his work: "In reality, my art is a free confession, an attempt to clarify to myself my own relation to life..." Although Edvard Munch cannot be clearly identified with any single movement, he is deemed a pioneer of Expressionism.
Edvard Munch's (1863-1944) letters, notes, journals, and a number of other documents have always been a key wellspring for the appreciation of his exceptional art. Munch's literary journals and notes on art have qualities that make them artistic expressions in their own right. Oslo's Munch Museum recently launched a digital archive of the artist's collected writings at www.eMunch.no. To accompany the launch and the museum's exhibition, the comprehensive book eMunch.no - Text and Image has been published. The book contains thought-provoking essays by fifteen scholars.
