Edvard Munch: The Scream

An icon of Expressionist art, The Scream by Edvard Munch has become deeply embedded in our visual and emotional language. Munch’s piercing composition is as unforgettable as it is oft seen—it’s been widely appropriated in pop culture. He created multiple versions of this striking theme, which to many now symbolizes the angst or agony of the human condition.