Edvard Munch, Matisse, Rousseau

Edvard Munch, Matisse, Rousseau

The early 20th century was a time of brilliance and тревога. Europe was living in the atmosphere of the Belle Époque, yet artists increasingly felt the approach of change.

In this lecture, we will explore how art moved away from the calm harmony of Impressionism and became more expressive — and sometimes unsettling.

• Why did Edvard Munch turn emotion into a scream?

• Why did European artists begin to imitate “primitive” art?

• Why did Matisse, Derain, and Vlaminck paint so boldly and freely that critics called them “wild beasts”?

• What is the appeal of Henri Rousseau’s naïve painting and Gustav Klimt’s decorative world?

The lecture will be given by Vadim Nasledov, PhD in History, lecturer and educator.