Munch: In His Own Words - Softcover

Tojner, Poul Erik

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3791324942 ISBN 13: 9783791324944

Publisher: Prestel Pub, 2001

Synopsis

In this book Munch's own soul is laid bare through the translation and analysis of diaries, literary sketches and letters which have never been published in the English language. Preserved in the archives of the Munch Museum in Oslo to whom they were presented by the artist himself, these writings give a unique insight into one of the most fascinating artistic minds of the twentieth century. Munch was as influenced by the literary and philosophical context of turn-of-the-century Europe as he was by his artistic milieu, and by his own admission, several of his major works started life as literary sketches.
Beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings, and contemporary photography, this book presents an intimate portrait of the artist's life - the early death of his mother, his childhood illnesses, his tragic love affair - through his own philosophical and literary representation of it. Interweaving Munch's artistic and literary experiences these texts provide a commentary on the artist's works, on his own personal philosophy, on the work of contemporaries (Van Gogh among others), and on the sensibilities of his friends and family. Expertly contextualised by Poul Erik Tojner Munch: In His Own Words brings the world of the artist vividly to life.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Preserved in the archives of the Munch Musuem in Oslo, to which they were presented by the artist himself, Munch's writings give a unique insight into one of the most fascinating artistic minds of the twentieth century, Munch was as influenced by the literary and philosophical context of turn-of-the-century Europe as he was by his own artistic milieu, and by his own admission, several of his major works began as literary sketches.

Beautifully illustrated with drawings, paintings, and Munch's own photography, this book presents an intimate portrait of the artist's life - the early death of his mother, his childhood illnesses, his tragic love affair - through his own philosophical and literary pieces. Interweaving Munch's artistic and literary experiences, these texts provide a commentary on his works and personal philosophy, on the works of his contemporaries (van Gogh among others, and on the sensibilities of his friends and family. Expertly contextualized by Poul Erik Tojner, "Munch: In His Own Words" brings the world of the artist to life vividly.

About the Author:

The Author
Poul Erik Tojner is Scandinavia's leading art critic. Director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, he is the author of numerous books on Scandinaian artists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prestel Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 3791324942
• ISBN 13: 9783791324944
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 213