The money is always the focus, but, rarely do these art works carry a word about the artist in the story.
Munch was the second child of five. His first name Edvard. The eldest was a girl, his full sister. He grew up in a household of a preacher that also was a medicine man. Excuse me, a physician.
At any rate, Edvard was suppose to be an engineer, and of course, he disappointed his father and went to art school. Now, one might think, this being the mid to late 19th century, it would thrill any parent to have a son devoted to art. But, just look at that painting and realize his work is valued for it being one of the first impressionistic works. Do you actually think Edvard's father would be proud of this guy?
But, then it greats really interesting, because, here he is the first son of a physican priest and in rebellion of his own faith.
Ready? I really like Edvard.
Edvard painted about emotions. "The Scream" may be his most famous work, but, it is not his only work. But, his faith was one of SELF-DISCIPLINE. Was Edvard in touch with his emotions, or what?
His faith? The faith his father practiced and preached? Oh, that. Yes, indeed. Pietism. The basis of Methodist teachings. Martin Luther, too.
So, here he was the first son of a sincerely devoted Priest in a faith that REQUIRED self-discipline. I mean Methodists at one time didn't even drink a drop of alcohol. Right? A very disciplined man that had a brief stent with engineering throws off the mantel of discipline and paints these highly charged emotional impressions.
A revolutionary. Edvard, was not going to be his father's son. He was a revolutionary and despised discipline. A father a priest that loved his children, but, could not instill a clear understanding of fear deep enough to punish the thoughts that would surely send Edvard to hell. Amazing.
And what is Edvard known for today? $119 plus million dollar painting. That. Is bullshit!
But, then it greats really interesting, because, here he is the first son of a physican priest and in rebellion of his own faith.
Ready? I really like Edvard.
Edvard painted about emotions. "The Scream" may be his most famous work, but, it is not his only work. But, his faith was one of SELF-DISCIPLINE. Was Edvard in touch with his emotions, or what?
His faith? The faith his father practiced and preached? Oh, that. Yes, indeed. Pietism. The basis of Methodist teachings. Martin Luther, too.
So, here he was the first son of a sincerely devoted Priest in a faith that REQUIRED self-discipline. I mean Methodists at one time didn't even drink a drop of alcohol. Right? A very disciplined man that had a brief stent with engineering throws off the mantel of discipline and paints these highly charged emotional impressions.
A revolutionary. Edvard, was not going to be his father's son. He was a revolutionary and despised discipline. A father a priest that loved his children, but, could not instill a clear understanding of fear deep enough to punish the thoughts that would surely send Edvard to hell. Amazing.
And what is Edvard known for today? $119 plus million dollar painting. That. Is bullshit!
Wednesday, May. 02, 2012
A look at record art auction prices (click here)
The Associated Press
NEW YORK -- One of the art world's most recognizable images - Edvard Munch's "The Scream" - was auctioned for a record $119,922,500 at Sotheby's Wednesday. Only eight other works have sold at auction for more than $80 million....
