Focusing on the complexities of human existence, the book explores Edvard Munch's relentless pursuit to portray both beauty and the inner turmoil of life through his art. It delves into his visionary approach and obsessive nature, highlighting how he sought to encapsulate the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences in his work.
Edvard Munch 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. Featuring fascinating facts about Munch's life and works, this volume is generously illustrated and includes paintings throughout Munch's career.