The Scream: The True Story Behind Munch's Masterpiece

Edvard Munch's The Scream is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but the story behind it is stranger than most people know. In this episode of The Backstory of Art, discover what Expressionism really is, the events in Munch's life that shaped The Scream, why he made several versions of it, and the surprising role photography played in his art. 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Can it be too famous? 00:46 A closer look 03:30 Who is it? 05:09 His own words 06:53 Expressionism 08:39 Munch's life 09:30 Why color? 10:13 The real scream 11:54 Hidden detail in The Scream 13:55 What's next More art history is at The Backstory of Art: https://backstoryofart.com/ Watch the full series:    • The Backstory of Art: Know The Masterpiece   #ArtHistory #EdvardMunch #TheScream