I personally think that Edvard Munch is one of the most underrated artists. The only painting of Munch's that many of us are aware of is The Scream. It is probably one the most captivating pieces of art ever painted. It gives you an in depth look into the tortured soul of the figure in the painting or perhaps Munch himself. One of my favorite paintings of Edvard Munch, is his Madonna painting. It is very different from other paintings with a theme focused around a Madonna. They tend to be a religious ode to the Virgin Mary. Munch was able to think outside of the box and create a Madonna that was worldly and perhaps one that we could identify with. His Madonna painting is more sensual and has sexual undertone. This Madonna could have been a lover or whatever. It is more realistic in my opinion. I also like the colors that he uses around this nude figure. It is like she has an Ora or euphoric presence about her. I think Munch used these colors to give her saintly presence; a saintly presence that reflects the beauty of the woman and a more modern Madonna.
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