Author: Edvard Munch
Publisher: Terrace Books
ISBN: 9780299198145
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Scandinavia's most famous painter, the Norwegian Edvard Munch (1863-1944), is probably best known for his painting The Scream, a universally recognized icon of terror and despair. (A version was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, in August 2004, and has not yet been recovered.) But Munch considered himself a writer as well as a painter. Munch began painting as a teenager and, in his young adulthood, studied and worked in Paris and Berlin, where he evolved a highly personal style in paintings and works on paper. And in diaries that he kept for decades, he also experimented with reminiscence, fiction, prose portraits, philosophical speculations, and surrealism. Known as an artist who captured both the ecstasies and the hellish depths of the human condition, Munch conveys these emotions in his diaries but also reveals other facets of his personality in remarks and stories that are alternately droll, compassionate, romantic, and cerebral. This English translation of Edvard Munch's private diaries, the most extensive edition to appear in any language, captures the eloquent lyricism of the original Norwegian text. The journal entries in this volume span the period from the 1880s, when Munch was in his twenties, until the 1930s, reflecting the changes in his life and his work. The book is illustrated with fifteen of Munch's drawings, many of them rarely seen before. While these diaries have been excerpted before, no translation has captured the real passion and poetry of Munch's voice. This is a translation that lets Munch speak for himself and evokes the primal passion of his diaries. J. Gill Holland's exceptional work adds a whole new level to our understanding of the artist and the depth of his scream.
The Private Journals of Edvard Munch
Author: Edvard Munch
Publisher: Terrace Books
ISBN: 9780299198145
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Scandinavia's most famous painter, the Norwegian Edvard Munch (1863-1944), is probably best known for his painting The Scream, a universally recognized icon of terror and despair. (A version was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, in August 2004, and has not yet been recovered.) But Munch considered himself a writer as well as a painter. Munch began painting as a teenager and, in his young adulthood, studied and worked in Paris and Berlin, where he evolved a highly personal style in paintings and works on paper. And in diaries that he kept for decades, he also experimented with reminiscence, fiction, prose portraits, philosophical speculations, and surrealism. Known as an artist who captured both the ecstasies and the hellish depths of the human condition, Munch conveys these emotions in his diaries but also reveals other facets of his personality in remarks and stories that are alternately droll, compassionate, romantic, and cerebral. This English translation of Edvard Munch's private diaries, the most extensive edition to appear in any language, captures the eloquent lyricism of the original Norwegian text. The journal entries in this volume span the period from the 1880s, when Munch was in his twenties, until the 1930s, reflecting the changes in his life and his work. The book is illustrated with fifteen of Munch's drawings, many of them rarely seen before. While these diaries have been excerpted before, no translation has captured the real passion and poetry of Munch's voice. This is a translation that lets Munch speak for himself and evokes the primal passion of his diaries. J. Gill Holland's exceptional work adds a whole new level to our understanding of the artist and the depth of his scream.
Publisher: Terrace Books
ISBN: 9780299198145
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Scandinavia's most famous painter, the Norwegian Edvard Munch (1863-1944), is probably best known for his painting The Scream, a universally recognized icon of terror and despair. (A version was stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, in August 2004, and has not yet been recovered.) But Munch considered himself a writer as well as a painter. Munch began painting as a teenager and, in his young adulthood, studied and worked in Paris and Berlin, where he evolved a highly personal style in paintings and works on paper. And in diaries that he kept for decades, he also experimented with reminiscence, fiction, prose portraits, philosophical speculations, and surrealism. Known as an artist who captured both the ecstasies and the hellish depths of the human condition, Munch conveys these emotions in his diaries but also reveals other facets of his personality in remarks and stories that are alternately droll, compassionate, romantic, and cerebral. This English translation of Edvard Munch's private diaries, the most extensive edition to appear in any language, captures the eloquent lyricism of the original Norwegian text. The journal entries in this volume span the period from the 1880s, when Munch was in his twenties, until the 1930s, reflecting the changes in his life and his work. The book is illustrated with fifteen of Munch's drawings, many of them rarely seen before. While these diaries have been excerpted before, no translation has captured the real passion and poetry of Munch's voice. This is a translation that lets Munch speak for himself and evokes the primal passion of his diaries. J. Gill Holland's exceptional work adds a whole new level to our understanding of the artist and the depth of his scream.
Edvard Munch
Author: Sue Prideaux
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300124019
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
The biography of the artist who created the most haunting icon of the twentieth century
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300124019
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
The biography of the artist who created the most haunting icon of the twentieth century
A Giacometti Portrait
Author: James Lord
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374515737
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
When we look at a painting hanging on an art gallery wall, we see only what the artist has chosen to disclose--the finished work of art. What remains mysterious is the process of creation itself--the making of the work of art. Everyone who has looked at paintings has wondered about this, and numerous efforts have been made to discover and depict the creative method of important artists. A Giacometti Portrait is a picture of one of the century's greatest artists at work. James Lord sat for eighteen days while his friend Alberto Giamcometti did his portrait in oil. The artist painted, and the model recorded the sittings and took photographs of the work in its various stages. What emerged was an illumination of what it is to be an artist and what it was to be Giacometti--a portrait in prose of the man and his art. A work of great literary distinction, A Giacometti Portrait is, above all, a subtle and important evocation of a great artist.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374515737
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
When we look at a painting hanging on an art gallery wall, we see only what the artist has chosen to disclose--the finished work of art. What remains mysterious is the process of creation itself--the making of the work of art. Everyone who has looked at paintings has wondered about this, and numerous efforts have been made to discover and depict the creative method of important artists. A Giacometti Portrait is a picture of one of the century's greatest artists at work. James Lord sat for eighteen days while his friend Alberto Giamcometti did his portrait in oil. The artist painted, and the model recorded the sittings and took photographs of the work in its various stages. What emerged was an illumination of what it is to be an artist and what it was to be Giacometti--a portrait in prose of the man and his art. A work of great literary distinction, A Giacometti Portrait is, above all, a subtle and important evocation of a great artist.
Munch
Author: Oystein Ustvedt
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 050029576X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A renowned expert on Edvard Munch delivers this wonderfully illustrated volume on the life and work of the great artist. Edvard Munch’s paintings have maintained their captivating hold on audiences for over one hundred years, with The Scream being among the most recognizable and distinct works of modern art. In this accessible guide to the artist, art historian Oystein Ustvedt tells the story of how Munch became one of the most celebrated artists in the world. Ustvedt conducts a thorough visual analysis of Munch’s paintings, examining how he painted emotions in a way that had not been seen before and unpacking why his images have remained so significant. This study is paired with a revealing discussion of Munch’s turbulent life—from a childhood marked by the death of his mother and sister, to his adult life spent in France and Germany, as well as the mysterious saga that left Munch with a gunshot wound after a breakup. Full of rarely seen images from Munch’s archive, as well as fascinating insight into his life and work, Edvard Munch presents a welcome opportunity to get to know Norway’s most famous artist.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 050029576X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A renowned expert on Edvard Munch delivers this wonderfully illustrated volume on the life and work of the great artist. Edvard Munch’s paintings have maintained their captivating hold on audiences for over one hundred years, with The Scream being among the most recognizable and distinct works of modern art. In this accessible guide to the artist, art historian Oystein Ustvedt tells the story of how Munch became one of the most celebrated artists in the world. Ustvedt conducts a thorough visual analysis of Munch’s paintings, examining how he painted emotions in a way that had not been seen before and unpacking why his images have remained so significant. This study is paired with a revealing discussion of Munch’s turbulent life—from a childhood marked by the death of his mother and sister, to his adult life spent in France and Germany, as well as the mysterious saga that left Munch with a gunshot wound after a breakup. Full of rarely seen images from Munch’s archive, as well as fascinating insight into his life and work, Edvard Munch presents a welcome opportunity to get to know Norway’s most famous artist.
ArtCurious
Author: Jennifer Dasal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525506403
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525506403
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.
Edvard Munch, 1863-1944
Author: Mai Britt Guleng
Publisher: Skira
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
."..offers a comprehensive showcase of the celebrated Norwegian artist's pioneering and unique contributions to modern art, published on occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth and the major exhibition Munch 150, being held in 2013 at the Munch-museet and Nasjonalgalleriet in Oslo, Norway"--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Skira
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
."..offers a comprehensive showcase of the celebrated Norwegian artist's pioneering and unique contributions to modern art, published on occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth and the major exhibition Munch 150, being held in 2013 at the Munch-museet and Nasjonalgalleriet in Oslo, Norway"--P. [4] of cover.
The Intimate Journals of Paul Gauguin
Author: Paul Gauguin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0710301057
Category : Painters
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
First Published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0710301057
Category : Painters
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
First Published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
EMunch.no
Author: Edvard Munch
Publisher: Fagbokforlaget
ISBN: 9788290128710
Category : Expressionism (Art)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Edvard Munch's (1863-1944) letters, notes, journals, and a number of other documents have always been a key wellspring for the appreciation of his exceptional art. Munch's literary journals and notes on art have qualities that make them artistic expressions in their own right. Oslo's Munch Museum recently launched a digital archive of the artist's collected writings at www.eMunch.no. To accompany the launch and the museum's exhibition, the comprehensive book eMunch.no - Text and Image has been published. The book contains thought-provoking essays by fifteen scholars.
Publisher: Fagbokforlaget
ISBN: 9788290128710
Category : Expressionism (Art)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Edvard Munch's (1863-1944) letters, notes, journals, and a number of other documents have always been a key wellspring for the appreciation of his exceptional art. Munch's literary journals and notes on art have qualities that make them artistic expressions in their own right. Oslo's Munch Museum recently launched a digital archive of the artist's collected writings at www.eMunch.no. To accompany the launch and the museum's exhibition, the comprehensive book eMunch.no - Text and Image has been published. The book contains thought-provoking essays by fifteen scholars.
Breakfast with Lucian
Author: Geordie Greig
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374116482
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"A memoir about the author's relationship with renowned painter Lucian Freud that includes interviews with many close friends and family members as well as critical analyses of Freud's art"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374116482
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"A memoir about the author's relationship with renowned painter Lucian Freud that includes interviews with many close friends and family members as well as critical analyses of Freud's art"--Provided by publisher.
Pictures and Tears
Author: James Elkins
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113595013X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This deeply personal account of emotion and vulnerability draws upon anecdotes related to individual works of art to present a chronicle of how people have shown emotion before works of art in the past.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113595013X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This deeply personal account of emotion and vulnerability draws upon anecdotes related to individual works of art to present a chronicle of how people have shown emotion before works of art in the past.