Norwegian Expressionism

Norwegian Expressionism was an early 20th-century art movement emphasizing emotional experience over realistic representation. Artists used bold colors, distorted forms, and dramatic compositions to convey inner feelings, anxiety, and societal concerns amid rapid modernization. Influenced by broader European Expressionism, it aimed to evoke a visceral response and explore themes like identity, alienation, and human struggle. In Norway, artists such as Edvard Munch and Harald Sohlberg exemplified this style, blending personal emotion with national identity, resulting in powerful, evocative imagery that continues to resonate culturally.