In this episode of pplpod, we explore the tortured life and enduring legacy of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (1863–1944), the artist behind The Scream, one of the most iconic images in Western art. We trace Munch’s journey from a childhood overshadowed by tuberculosis and a fear of hereditary insanity to his emergence as a pioneer of Expressionism.

Tune in as we discuss:

• The Angels of Fear: How Munch's upbringing by an obsessively religious father and the early deaths of his mother and sister fueled his "macabre visions".

• Soul Painting: Munch’s rejection of Impressionism in favor of "soul painting," a style designed to explore his own emotional and psychological state.

• The Scream: The story behind the "infinite scream of nature" Munch heard at sunset, which ...