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Edvard Munch (pronounced [mʉŋk], December 12, 1863 – January 23, 1944) was a Norwegian Symbolist painter, printmaker, and an important forerunner of expressionistic art. His best-known composition, The Scream is one of the pieces in a series titled The Frieze of Life, in which Munch explored the themes of life, love, fear, death, and melancholy.

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Source: Forbes

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for...Edvard Munch

Source: District Of Columbia Public Library

From May 19 to July 28, the National Gallery of Art will feature the exhibit "Edvard Munch: A 150th Anniversary Tribute," which will include the Norwegian artist's most famous work, The Scream. If you're interested in learning more about the c ...
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