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Vigeland + Munch behind the myths
, Exhibitions International 2015, 2015 Hardcover, 303 pages, English, 275 x 230 mm, richly illustrated with coloured illustrations, book in fine condition !. ISBN 9789462300989.
The Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) and artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) were contemporaries. Only six years apart in age, they belonged to the same circles and the same artistic movements of their time. For a period they lived in adjoining rooms in Berlin. This richly illustrated book is the first extensive joint presentation of the two giants of Norwegian art history. The relationship between Vigeland and Munch is surrounded by myths, and many believe they were rivals. This book clarifies the connections between them by examining their artistic careers side by side. Their work, artistic development and ambitions have interesting features in common, and many previously undiscovered links are uncovered here. These include reciprocal influences and shared sources of inspiration, as well as thematic and formal similarities. For example, both artists followed contemporary trends and depicted angstridden figures, ambiguous love motifs and gloomy doomsday themes. Munch's work as a sculptor, a previously unknown aspect of his oeuvre, is also presented here for the first time.
