Munch and Expressionism Author:Jill Lloyd Examining Edvard Munch's influence on his — Austrian and German contemporaries, this book — offers a fascinating new look at the Norwegian — artist, whose painting The Scream has become — a symbol of modern angst. Edvard Munch came of age during an artistic period that — celebrated beauty and design. But in his own art, Munch — explored darker themes-... more »-alienation, sin, and human
vulnerability. His resulting work incorporated the vivid colors of
previous styles but intensified their emotional power and paved
the way for an entirely new approach to painting. Although
much has been written about Munch's life and its influence on
his art, there has not been a study of the artist's influence on his
German and Austrian peers--until now. Featuring contributions
by leading scholars in the field, including Patricia Bermann,
Alison Chang, Jay Clarke, Reinhold Heller, Jill Lloyd, Nils
Ohlsen, and Oystein Uvstedt, this authoritative and beautifully
illustrated book explores Munch's impact on Austrian and
German artists of the period within an Expressionist context. It
also examines work in specific media, such as Munch's seminal
contributions to printmaking. The artist's thematic and stylistic
leitmotifs are highlighted, including self-portraiture, urban
scenes, landscapes, couples, and the artist and his model.
Vibrant reproductions of works from throughout Munch's
oeuvre, including such icons as The Scream, Madonna, and The
Kiss, make this a splendid introduction to the artist as well as an
exciting springboard to the study of European Expressionism.« less