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The scream

Edvard Munch

Maria Clara 9C number:18
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'"The Scream", created by Edvard Munch in 1893, is an iconic painting reflecting anguish, fear, and human mortality. Its expressionist style and vivid colors make it a timeless symbol of existential anxiety.

Description

Edvard Munch's The Scream portrays an androgynous figure in despair against a tense, wavy red sky. Inspired by a personal experience, Munch described feeling "an infinite scream passing through nature," capturing deep anguish and emotion.

  • The painting symbolizes existential anxiety and modern distress, influencing Expressionism and remaining a cultural reference.

Meaning andimpact

Edvard Munch, born on December 12,1863, in Norway, faced early tragedies that shaped his art. Influenced by Symbolism and Impressionism, he developed a unique style, becoming a pioneer of Expressionism.

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Relationship with "The Scream"

'"Sickness, madness and death were the black angels that watched over my cradle and accompanied me throughout my life."

"The Scream" reflects Munch's emotional fragility, shaped by childhood trauma and psychological struggles. Battling anxiety and depression, he was hospitalized in 1908. Munch died on January 23, 1944, leaving a legacy with The Scream as a symbol of human suffering.

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