An iconic work of modern art is Edward Munch’s The Scream.

An iconic work of modern art is Edward Munch’s The Scream. It captured the chaos of modern life. Read information on early versions of the work here: https://www.nasjonalmuscet.no/en/stories/explore-the-collection/edvard- munch-and-the-scream-in-the-national-museum/. Read more about Edward Munch’s life story in this article: https:// www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/edvard-munch-beyond-the-scream-111810150/. Our lives have been radically changed by the pandemic. I find this artwork relevant if only because I found myself holding in a scream during the long months of lockdown. Do you agree? How can the work by Edward Munch remain relevant to our times? Does it capture any emotion or state of mind you relate to? If we can express these emotions in an image, how will it appear? VIEW this and become familiar with how the language of art is used. What mediums did the artist Edward Munch used in the many versions of The Scream? List words or phrases mentioned in the videos that refer to artistic styles, art genres, and artistic movements. Include art historical words or terms that are new or unfamiliar to you. What historical periods, events or figures did the painting reference? What does the scream or the act of screaming signify? 3 of 3