Edvard Munch, famous for four versions of The Scream, was a prolific Norwegian painter & printmaker. This talk explores his fascinating/unconventional life & his psychologically evocative paintings.
Edvard Munch, famous for four versions of The Scream, was a prolific Norwegian painter and printmaker.
This talk will look at his fascinating and unconventional life— he was damaged by alcoholism, hallucinations, social isolation, and paranoia— as well as his psychologically evocative paintings.
His need to explore situations brimming with emotional content and expressive energy characterizes all of his astonishing work.
About the Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. In October of 2003 she was named runner-up for the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Teacher of the Year award and was formally recognized by the New Jersey State Legislature and Governor Codey for this achievement. In May of 2004 she was the recipient of the “Innovations in Special Education Award” from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) and the Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH). Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.
This program is virtual and will be hosted and sponsored by Kemmerer Library in Harding.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | General | Arts & Entertainment |
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