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Book Synopsis: A hairless, ghostly figure on a bridge. The sky orange-red above him. His hands raised to his ears, his mouth wide in a haunting wail. In painting The Scream, Edvard Munch (1863–1944) created Mona Lisa for our times. The shriek of his iconic figure reverberates around the world, its echo resounding in the work of Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Martin Kippenberger, Marlene Dumas, and Tracey Emin.
This introductory book surveys Munch’s staggering capacity for psychodrama in The Scream and beyond. With rich illustration, it looks at the lurid, dark, and deeply modern visions that made up the artist’s response to relationships and emotions. These compelling images, regarded by the artist himself as a means of “free confession,” remain as magnetic today as they were on the brink of modernism.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:
- a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
- a concise biography
- approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
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Experience the power of Edvard Munch's iconic masterpiece with the Munch Book Synopsis. Dive into the depths of Munch's haunting artistry as you witness the hairless, ghostly figure on the bridge, his shriek reverberating through time. This introductory book not only explores The Scream, but also delves into Munch's extraordinary capacity for psychodrama in his other works. With rich illustrations that bring these lurid and deeply modern visions to life, you'll be captivated by Munch's response to relationships and emotions.
Uncover the magnetic allure of Munch's art that continues to resonate with audiences today. From Andy Warhol to Tracey Emin, Munch's influence can be felt across generations of artists. Discover how The Scream became the Mona Lisa for our times, its impact echoing in the works of renowned artists such as Jasper Johns and Martin Kippenberger.
About the series: TASCHEN's Basic Art Series
As the best-selling art book collection ever published, TASCHEN's Basic Art Series offers a captivating journey through art history. Each book provides a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and oeuvre, shedding light on their cultural and historical importance. With a concise biography and approximately 100 illustrations accompanied by explanatory captions, this series is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of art.
Unleash your inner art enthusiast with the Munch Book Synopsis today!
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