Xinlei Li, Jinfeng Zhang

(Hubei Institute of Fine Arts)

Abstract：

Eduard Monk was a Norwegian artist who was active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He initially gained recognition in the art world in Germany and later rose to fame, gaining worldwide recognition and being hailed as a pioneer of Western expressionist painting. Monk's creations mainly revolve around basic themes such as love, anxiety, pain, and fear of death, with a strong emotional atmosphere and tragic color. He uses painting to reflect on himself, heal himself, explore himself, express himself, and straightforwardly demonstrate the pain of human society under the influence of the times. Monk expresses emotions and emotional experiences through painting, frequently using metaphor as a technique, which is highly correlated with his family background, emotional experiences, and other factors. This article first discusses the influence of Munch's family environment and emotional experiences on his creative concepts, then briefly explains the use of metaphorical techniques within the scope of female imagery, and finally analyzes Munch's typical works.

Key Words：

Monk; experience; metaphor; female image