About the artist
Edvard Munch (12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian Symbolist painter, printmaker and an important figure in the development of Expressionism. His works, including The Scream, explored the themes of anxiety, alienation and the human condition. Munch was born in a turbulent time in Norway, and his works often reflected his own personal struggles with mental illness. He was also a pioneer of the modern woodcut and influenced the German Expressionists. He was a member of the Berlin Secession and the Oslo-based "The Frieze" group. Also associated with: Expressionism, The Scream, Berlin Secession, Oslo-based "The Frieze" group, woodcut, mental illness.
