CUT AND PASTE

How painters such as Edvard Munch and Helene Schjerfbeck revived and adapted El Grecos expressionism in the Nordic countries During the late 19th century, artists across Europe rediscovered the almost three-centuries-old art of the Greek painter El Greco (1 5411614). His characteristic rapturous style resonated with the new generation of Nordic artists, who were adopting their own forms of expressionism. El Grecos ascension as a cult figure, however, can be attributed as much to his life story as to his work: the young artists herald...[Read more]