Edvard Munch: A-Z

An affordable illustrated primer on the beloved Modernist artist, beyond just his iconic Scream painting

Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was one of the most significant painters of the early 20th century. He was responsible for such iconic paintings as The Scream (1893), that have since transcended art history and entered into popular culture. Munch made feelings and states of mind the subject of his painterly and graphic work. Using intense colors and expressive figuration, he created a highly individual artistic language that makes his oeuvre as enigmatic as it is appealing. Born in Norway, his travels took him to Paris and Berlin, where he cultivated contacts with important writers, artists, and intellectuals of the time. Across 26 short chapters, from "A for anxiety" to "G for ghosts," "R for revolvers" and "Z for zoo," this volume unpacks both familiar and surprising aspects of Munch's life and work.