Edvard Munch books

Edvard Munch: The Modern Life of the Soul

by: Patricia Berman, Reinhold Heller, Elizabeth Prelinger, Tina Yarborough, Kynaston McShine, Edvard Munch
This was one of the greatest art exhibits I have ever seen (and I have been around the world) and this book is a comprehensive look at the stages and series of the paintings of Munch that were featured. Engaging and engrossing!

Edvard Munch: Behind The Scream

by: Sue Prideaux
I realize that a work of art such as the "Scream" should not be dissected but seen as a whole,but this work of Munch's invites it,especially after reading this book.There's a cornucopia of hidden events of Munch's life placed into this picture,only a few of which i've been able to find.This painting was made at a critical point in Munch's life when he was dabbling in the occult mixed with"alcoholic creativity" and the work reflects it,in an artistic, interesting way.I was fortunate enough to see the Munch exhibit when it was on tour around 1980 and i remember vividly the impact that his paintings had on myself as well as others particularly "The Sick Child".

The Private Journals of Edvard Munch: We Are Flames Which Pour Out of the Earth

by: Edvard Munch
Munch Journal talks about his tormented relationship with Frou L and his unique view of the world through the eyes of a painter and a poet. It's not exactly very autobiographical.

The Story of Edvard Munch

by: Ketil Bjornstad, Torbjorn Stoverud
Bjrstad did a wonderful job portraying Munch with his style and prose. This dark book is a fabulous read, especially for fans of art history and Edvard Munch. The book does not read like the average novel, but the style is quickly and easily adapted too. I strongly recommend this book.

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