The Incredible History of Edvard Munch’s Scream

One of the most instantly recognizable images in the world, Edvard Munch’s The Scream has inspired an emoji 😱, the mask of a Hollywood horror icon, and not one but two of art history's most infamous heists.
This is the true story of The Scream as told by the people who know it best. Join us as we explore the mind of Munch and the dramatic twists and turns of The Scream’s thrilling journey from anxiety-induced beginnings to a brief stint as the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction.
Special thanks to Zeenat Amiri and Gry Landro from the Munch Museum and our own Gareth Fletcher.
Video Contents:
00:41 Part 1: Where it All Began
02:46 Part 2: The Frieze of Life
03:57 Part 3: The Waxy Scream
06:15 Part 4: Saved by M&Ms
08:43 Part 5: The Pricey Scream
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My favourite painting !! I am studying for the MCAT and have had 2 separate passages on it (from different sources) but it's always a pleasure to read about it and the different takes and analyses about the painting.

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I live in downtown Boston and am trying to get up to the Clark in Williamstown, MA., for the Munch exhibition.

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