Edvard Munch
A Life Shrouded in Shadow: The World of Edvard MunchEdvard Munch, born in 1863 amidst the stark landscapes of Norway, was an artist whose work became synonymous with the anxieties and emotional turmoil of the modern age. His life, deeply marked by loss and a pervasive sense of melancholy, served as the wellspring for his profoundly expressive art. From a childhood shadowed by the early deaths of his mother and sister – both claimed by…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Edvard Munch's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Edvard Munch's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
