Edvard Munch's The Scream

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The artwork I chose is, The Scream by Edvard Munch, which was created in 1893. This artwork has been described, as a “Mona Lisa for our time.” The composition of The Scream is an oil painting on cardboard. Furthermore, the style of this painting is Expressionism.

To emphasize, Edvard Munch used lines, and colors to depict human emotions. The main focal point in this painting looks to be in agony, and also the background of the sky looks very unsettled. This painting makes one wonder what the artist was depicting. My thoughts of what Edvard was trying to depict, is how the world affects us and how we have no control.

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