Famous quote by Edvard Munch

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Painting picture by picture, I followed the impressions my eye took in at heightened moments. I painted only memories, a
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"Painting picture by picture, I followed the impressions my eye took in at heightened moments. I painted only memories, adding nothing, no details that I did not see. Hence the simplicity of the paintings, their emptiness"

- Edvard Munch

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This quote by Edvard Munch speaks to his creative procedure and the simpleness of his paintings. He paints from memory, capturing the impressions his eye takes in at increased moments. He does not add any information that he did not see, which explains the simplicity and emptiness of his paintings. This quote speaks to Munch's dedication to capturing the reality of his experiences and memories, and his rejection to decorate or misshape them. His paintings are a reflection of his inner world, and the emotions and impressions he experienced. His paintings are a testimony to his commitment to capturing the fact of his experiences, and his rejection to compromise his creative integrity.

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Edvard Munch This quote is written / told by Edvard Munch between December 12, 1863 and January 23, 1944. He was a famous Painter from Norway. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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