Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944), considered one of the leading practitioners of Expressionism, is here presented in the context of his writings and personal experiences. Tmjner, an author and current director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, traces Munch's artistic development through the examination of his personal papers, including sketches, diaries, and letters that are here translated into English for the first time. These writings also show how Munch was affected by the early loss of his mother, his love affairs, and his interaction with friends and fellow artists, as well as by the literary trends and philosophy of pre-World War I Europe. This highly personal approach allows us to see the forces at work on Munch and how they were expressed in his art. This beautifully produced and well-illustrated book belongs in most art libraries. Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, CT
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