Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was born in 1863 in Løten, Norway, and became one of the most influential artists of modern art. His work explores deep emotional and psychological themes, often drawn from personal experiences of illness, loss, and anxiety. Munch believed that art should express inner feeling rather than external reality. This approach set him apart from traditional realism.

Munch is best known for The Scream, a powerful symbol of modern existential fear. His style is marked by expressive lines, bold color, and simplified forms. He worked across painting, printmaking, and drawing, using repetition to explore recurring themes. Though controversial during his lifetime, his influence grew steadily. Munch died in 1944. Today, he is regarded as a key precursor to Expressionism and a major figure in 20th-century art.