The Scream

Edvard Munch

Created:
Movement:
1893
Expressionism
key Notes:
Existential Angst, Vibrant Expressionism
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Dimensions:
91 cm × 73.5 cm
medium:
Oil, tempera, pastel on cardboard
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The Scream by Edvard Munch

The Scream, created by Edvard Munch in 1893, is a seminal work in the Symbolist movement and is renowned for its profound emotional impact. The painting employs a unique combination of oil, tempera, and pastel on cardboard, which contributes to its vibrant yet unsettling visual effect. Munch's work is often associated with themes of existential angst and psychological turmoil, reflecting his own personal struggles and the broader anxieties of the late 19th century. This piece is considered a precursor to the Expressionist movement, influencing countless artists with its bold use of color and form to convey emotion. Munch, a Norwegian artist, drew inspiration from his own life experiences, including the early loss of his mother and sister, which deeply affected his worldview and artistic output. The Scream remains one of the most iconic images in art history, symbolizing the universal human experience of anxiety and despair.

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The Scream by Edvard Munch

The Scream, created by Edvard Munch in 1893, is an iconic work of art executed using oil, tempera, and pastel on cardboard, exemplifying the Expressionist style with its vivid colors and swirling forms. The painting depicts a figure with an agonized expression set against a tumultuous sky, capturing a moment of existential dread and emotional intensity.

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The Scream