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Edvard Munch (/mʊŋk/ MUUNK,[1] Norwegian: [ˈɛ̀dvɑɖ ˈmʊŋk] ⓘ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter. His 1893 work, The Scream, has become one of Western art's most acclaimed images. His childhood was overshadowed by illness, bereavement and the dread of inheriting a mental condition that ran in the family. Studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (today's Oslo), Munch began to live a bohemian life under the influence of the nihilist Hans Jæger, who urged him to paint his own emotional and psychological state ('soul painting'); from this emerged his distinctive style. Travel brought new influences and outlets. In Paris, he learned much from Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, especially their use of color. In Berlin, he met the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg, whom he painted, as he embarked on a major series of paintings he would later call The Frieze of Life, depicting a series of deeply-felt themes such as love,

Edvard Munch - Wikipedia Edvard Munch From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Norwegian painter (1863–1944) For the film, see Edvard Munch (film) . Edvard Munch Munch c. 1889 Born ( 1863-12-12 ) 12 December 1863 Ådalsbruk , Løten , Norway Died 23 January 1944 (1944-01-23) (aged 80) Oslo , Norway Known for Painting and graphic artist Notable work The Scream Madonna The Sick Child Movement Symbolism , Expressionism Signature Edvard Munch ( / m ʊ ŋ k / MUUNK ; [ 1 ] Norwegian: [ ˈɛ̀dvɑɖ ˈmʊŋk ] ⓘ ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter. His 18

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