Edvard Munch
Norwegian · b. 1863
Painting and Printmaking
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Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter and printmaker who became one of the most influential figures in modern art. His work is characterized by the exploration of psychological themes such as anxiety, love, and death, which were central to Symbolism and laid the groundwork for German Expressionism. His most iconic work, The Scream, remains a universal symbol of human angst.