START WITH ART: The Scream

We're starting our day by examining the famous piece of art pictured below. Take a look at the artwork then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Today in history: In 1994, Edvard Munch's The Scream was stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway, and held for ransom. It was recovered later in the year. 

We are re-visiting this painting! It's a fun painting to revisit since there are several versions. 

Title: The Scream

Artist: Edvard Munch

Date: 1893 (and various dates)

Medium: Oil, tempera, pastel and crayon on cardboard

Dimensions: 91 cm × 73.5 cm (and various)

Start with Art Questions: 

• How does the painting make you feel when you look at it? Can you describe the colors and shapes that contribute to this feeling?

• The figure in "The Scream" has a distorted face and appears to be surrounded by swirling lines. Why do you think the artist chose to paint the figure this way? 

• Edvard Munch created multiple versions of "The Scream." What do you think makes this painting so enduring and iconic? 

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