Edvard Munch - Infinite

This book presents a diverse range of perspectives on Edvard Munch's art, exploring his ideas, processes, and the human topics that occupied him. It features a selection from the Munchmuseet's collection, allowing readers to experience the richness of his artistic career and his drive to experiment and innovate.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 438 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Munch Museum

One undeniable fact about Edvard Munch's art is that it defies singular interpretation. The answers to our inquiries are inherently subjective, as they are shaped by the specific questions we ask. A remarkable testament to Munch's artistic legacy is the collective effort of twenty-two esteemed experts, who have authored a staggering 150 texts dedicated to both renowned and lesser-known works from the Munchmuseet collection. By employing a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, Munch's lifework manifests as an infinite tapestry, inviting us to engage with his ideas, processes, and the deeply human themes that continue to resonate with us today. This book serves as an exercise in the art of seeing, offering a captivating journey into the world of Edvard Munch. Through a carefully curated selection from the museum's vast collection, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the richness of Munch's artistic career, witnessing his unwavering commitment to experimentation and innovation.

Edvard Munch's art is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that cannot be reduced to a single truth. The answers to our questions about his work are shaped by the specific lenses we use to examine it. Twenty-two esteemed experts have contributed 150 texts to this book, exploring both well-known and lesser-known works from the Munchmuseet collection. Through their diverse perspectives and approaches, Munch's lifework emerges as an infinite tapestry, inviting us to engage with his ideas, processes, and the deeply human themes that continue to resonate with us today. This book serves as an exercise in the art of seeing, offering a captivating journey into the world of Edvard Munch. By presenting a carefully curated selection from the museum's vast collection, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the richness of Munch's artistic career, witnessing his unwavering commitment to experimentation and innovation.

Weight: 1266g
Dimension: 213 x 273 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788293560739