Munch

With his iconic masterpiece, "The Scream," Edvard Munch (1863–1944) crafted a hairless, ghostly figure standing on a bridge against an orange-red sky. His hands raised to his ears, mouth wide open in a haunting wail, Munch's creation became the Mona Lisa of our era. The reverberating shriek from this figure echoes worldwide, leaving its indelible influence on the works of artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Martin Kippenberger, Marlene Dumas, and Tracey Emin.

This introductory book delves into Munch's astonishing ability for psychodrama, both in "The Scream" and his broader body of work. Through vivid illustrations, it explores the artist's vivid, dark, and profoundly modern visions that emerged in response to relationships and emotions. These captivating images, regarded by Munch as a form of "free confession," retain their compelling power today, just as they did on the cusp of the modernist movement.