ABSTRACT
In the mid to late 19th century, there is a notable shift toward self-reflection and introspection, as artistic and literary movements moved away from the linear or narrative form of previous traditions and turned their focus to subjective experience, emotions and dreams. The Pre-Raphaelites beckoned the dawn of the coming age of modern art. Preceding the upcoming impressionist and symbolist movements, this group of mainly British artists and poets arrived on the scene in 1848 – the “Year of Revolution” as it was known. Norwegian artist Edvard Munch also worked prolifically in printmaking. Beginning his career early on, Munch set his intention to pursue art as a profession at the age of 17. In this chapter, the author sees the power of the image cut from the day-to-day and repeated when she discusses the work of Andy Warhol. Cutting everyday images from newspapers and magazines, Warhol replicated them en masse and presented them as works of art.
