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Edvard Munch

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Edvard Munch

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Edvard Munch (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɛ̀dvɑɖ ˈmʊŋk]; December 12, 1863 - January 23, 1944) was a Norwegian painter. His most famous work "The Scream" is one of the iconic images of contemporary art. His childhood was marred by illness, bereavement and the fear of running mental illness in his family.In Christiania(Oslo now)Studying at the Royal College of Art and Design,Munch in Nihilist Hans·Yeager(Hans Jæger)began to live a bohemian life under the influence of,Yeager urged him to describe his emotional and psychological state。 From this came his unique style. Travel brings new influences and outlets.in paris,Paul·Gauguin、Vincent·van gogh and henry·virtue·Toulouse-I learned a lot from Lautrec,Especially their use of color。in berlin,He met the Swedish playwright August·Strindberg(August Strindberg),Created his main masterpiece《lintel of life》(English:The Frieze of Life),Depicts a range of themes involving deep emotions,like love、anxiety、Jealousy and betrayal etc.。 As his fame and wealth grew, his emotional state remained insecure. He briefly considered marriage but could not commit. 1908 A breakdown in 2010 forced him to give up drinking, Christiania crowd increasingly accepts him,His work is also featured in local museums。 His later years were spent in quiet and private work. Although his works were banned in Nazi Germany, much of them survived World War II, leaving him with a legacy.

Category
Artists
Nationality
Norway
Born
1863-12-12
Died
1944-01-23
Wikidata
Q41406
Occupations paintergraphic designerprintmakersketch artistarchitectural draftsman
Aliases E. MunchEduard MunchEdvard MunchMunchedv. munchMonkEdvard MunchEdvard Munchmunch

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