Visual Imagery In Edvard Munch's Work

In addition to the work, the expressionist has used abstract visual imageries than the visual realities to convey his inner feelings. He has included a person, which is likely to be him, in the center of the work to emphasis that he is in the middle of the world’s chaos. Because the bridge has a one point perspective effect, it allows the views to look at the two people walking normally without any notices on the anxious character.
Edvard Munch used the element of strong colour and distortion to express his depression and confusion during the era he was living in. Psychologically, certain colours have an impact on emotions and behavior. For instance, the artist used the colour red to depict aggression, violence and the instinct of “fight or flight” in him. Red has the

However, it can portrays positive thoughts such as: energy, strength and excitement. But because Edvard combined swirl in the sky, the atmosphere changes. In addition, the river has an imagery of a black hole. Edvard combined the colour blue to shows that the river is dangerous and unfriendly as the colour blue suggest coldness. Anxiety, fear and depression are shown by the used of yellow for the sky. Yellow has a relatively long wavelength, therefore it lifts the spirit to catastrophe and fear. Distortion technique such as: swirling, swaying and exaggerating brushstrokes play big roles in this