Edvard Munch was a renowned Norwegian painter and printmaker who is best known for his iconic artwork, “The Scream.” His unique style and hauntingly expressive paintings have made him one of the most important figures in the development of modern art. Munch’s work often explored themes of anxiety, death, and the human condition, and his quotes offer valuable insights into his artistic process and philosophy.
In this article, we have compiled a selection of powerful quotes by Edvard Munch that provide a glimpse into his thoughts and inspirations.
Read on to discover the profound wisdom and artistic perspective of this influential artist.
Read these Edvard Munch Quotes
“I do not believe in the art which is not the compulsive result of Man’s urge to open his heart.”
“From my rotting body, flowers shall grow, and I am in them, and that is eternity.”
“I paint not what I see, but what I saw.”
“Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye… it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.”
“I am not a great painter, but I have great ideas.”
“Art is your own reality, painted with your own blood.”
“I want to paint the human soul, at least a part of it… Everything is nothing until it is experienced.”
“I paint the soul, not the face.”
“Sickness, insanity, and death were the angels that surrounded my cradle and they have followed me throughout my life.”
“Without anxiety and illness, I am a ship without a rudder.”
“I was walking along the road with two friends. The sun was setting. Suddenly, the sky turned blood red. I stopped, leaned against the railing, tired to death. Above the blue-black fjord and city, hung clouds of dripping, rippling blood. My friends walked on, and I stood there trembling with anxiety. I sensed an infinite scream passing through nature.”
“I would rather paint than eat.”
“I live my life in growing orbits which move out over the things of the world.”
“My fear of life is necessary to me, as is my illness. They are indistinguishable from me, and their destruction would destroy my art.”
“The colors live a remarkable life of their own after they have been applied to the canvas.”
“I work like a gardener. Things come slowly to me. My vocabulary of forms, for example, has been restricted by my enemies. They have been my best teachers.”
“I want to reach that state of condensation of sensations that constitutes a picture.”
“A picture must possess a real power to generate light and for a long time now I’ve been conscious of expressing myself through light or rather in light.”
“The camera cannot compete with painting as long as it cannot be used in heaven and in hell.”
“Disease, insanity, and death were the angels that attended my cradle, and since then have followed me throughout my life.”
“I do not deny that I have made drawings and watercolors of an erotic nature. But they are always works of art. Are there no artists who have done erotic pictures?”
These quotes offer a glimpse into the mind of Edvard Munch and his approach to art. They reflect the intense emotions and deep introspection that fueled his creative process. Munch’s work continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, and his quotes serve as a reminder of his lasting impact on the art world.
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