What is the scream about?

Answer 1

Edvard Munch, the artist of 'The Scream' believed that life is full of agony due to pressure, deep thought, anxiety, and mental strain. It is also believed to be a spiritual painting about the realization that life may have no meaning and death is unavoidable.

Answer 2

The Scream is the title of expressionist paintings and prints in a series by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, showing an agonized figure against a blood red sky. Its various versions have been the object of high profile thefts across galleries and museums. The original title given by Munch was 'Scream by nature.'

Answer 3

According sources I've read, Edvard Munch's "The Scream" (or "The Shriek") is symbolic of the feeling of being overwhelmed with life and the world, as felt by the artist in his own life time, and felt by all people. The nonspecific gender and lack of unique features of the person depicted in the work give it the "every man" feeling; that is, it could be representative of anyone or everyone.

Answer 4

A man going insane due to the pressures of his daily life

Answer 5

The screamer is a symbol of great fright.