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Book Synopsis: A remarkable examination of Edvard Munch’s prints, which were central to his creative process and established his reputation as an artist. Edvard Munch (1863–1944), one of the most famous expressionist artists, is best known for The Scream. However, this was just one of the many haunting depictions of raw human emotion, which he fully developed in highly sophisticated prints. Munch’s youth was marked by sickness and poverty, and his early works centered around the expression of deep emotional experiences, specifically the deaths of his mother and teenage sister, as well as passionate yet unhappy love affairs of which his deeply religious father disapproved. Experimental and innovative, the style that Munch developed was a radical deviation from the nature of the society portraits and grand Scandinavian landscapes then in vogue. Continually revisiting the subjects of his paintings, Munch evoked a wide range of emotion and mood in his prints and strikingly large lithographs, partly by using an innovative jigsaw technique in his woodcuts that produced a wide variety of color and tone. Featuring an interview with Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard, Edvard Munch: love and angst, published 75 years after the artist’s death, will shed light on the imagery and production of some of Munch’s most intriguing, often overlooked prints. 150 color and black-and-white illustrations Read more

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Discover the extraordinary world of Edvard Munch and delve into the depths of his remarkable prints with "Edvard Munch: love and angst" published by the prestigious British Museum. This captivating book takes you on a journey through Munch's creative process, unveiling the powerful emotions behind his haunting depictions of raw human experiences.

As one of the most renowned expressionist artists, Munch is widely recognized for his iconic masterpiece, "The Scream." However, this intriguing publication reveals that there is so much more to his art than meets the eye. Through highly sophisticated prints, Munch expressed the profound emotional impact of his past, shaped by sickness, poverty, and the tragedies of losing loved ones.

Break away from the conventional and immerse yourself in the experimental and innovative style that Munch developed. His prints are a radical deviation from the societal norms of his time, giving birth to a new artistic movement that captivated the world. With the use of an innovative jigsaw technique in his woodcuts, Munch achieved a captivating play of colors and tones, evoking a vast range of emotions like no other artist before him.

"Edvard Munch: love and angst" truly enables you to fully understand and appreciate the beauty and complexity of Munch's overlooked prints. Packed with 150 stunning color and black-and-white illustrations, this book is a visual feast for art enthusiasts. Get your copy today and discover the hidden depths of Munch's artistic genius.

Order now and embark on a journey of love, angst, and artistic revelation.

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