Tate Introductions: Munch, 9781849760225
Paperback
Best known as the artist behind one of the most iconic and recognised images in the world, “The Scream” (1893), Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944) is a key figure in the development of painting in the twentieth century. This title presents Munch’s life and work.

Tate Introductions: Munch

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  • Paperback

    79 pages

  • Release Date

    31 December 2012

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Summary

For most people, the name Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944) is synonymous with his iconic painting The Scream (1893). Yet beyond this justly famous masterpiece, the prolific Norwegian artist was also a major figure in the development of 20th-century painting. The themes of desolation and despair in his most popular work resonated with those coming to terms with modernity and acted as an influential precursor to the Expressionist movement in Europe. This concise and inviting book offers a perfect int…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781849760225
ISBN-10:1849760225
Author:Frank Høifødt
Publisher:Tate Publishing(UK)
Imprint:Tate Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:79
Release Date:31 December 2012
Weight:254g
Dimensions:209mm x 170mm x 12mm
Series:Tate Introductions
About The Author

Frank Høifødt

Frank Hoifodt is an art historian and Munch specialist, who has worked previously as lecturer and curator at the Munch Museum.

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