Edvard Munch: The Restless Years 1863-1908

Synopsis

Looks at the life and work of Painter Edvard Munch from his birth in 1863 to the mental and physical breakdown he suffered in 1908 and sets his devleopment as a painter in the context first of his early life and emotional experience and later against the background of developments in the artistic and intellectual life of Europe. Examines many of the paintings in detail and includes readings from Munch’s own writing on his work. Focuses on the works that together make of the ‘frieze of life’, mMunch’s most important rogject on which he worked for almost 30 years.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 21 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution