Edvard Munch

World of Art

by J.P. Hodin

The initiator of the movement known as Expressionism, Munch's work was greeted with indignation & incomprehension. But by 1902 he'd achieved recognition in artistic circles on the Continent & was considered a leader of the new art.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Carol]

I read the 1972 hardcover edition.

[Jes Elliot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely read about one of the coolest humans. Didn’t need an art major to enjoy it.

[Arthur Lake · Rating 3 out of 5]

A visually satisfactory introduction to Munch, but Hodin's commentary is disappointing: I expected more from a writer who actually knew Munch.

[Stephanie D.E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was difficult to read at points due to the organization of ideas. This book couldn’t decide if it was a biography or analysis of Munch’s work. Definitely tried to do too much in 200 pages.

[Chris Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book.

It benefits from having an author who personally knew Munch.