Finnish and Norwegian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was strongly influenced by Symbolism. Instead of the real world, artists were inspired by myths, legends and the direct relationships between people and nature. This joint exhibition by Ateneum and the Norwegian National Museum presents (18.06.2015 - 27.09.2015) major works by leading artist such as Edvard Munch, Gerhard Munthe, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simbergand Theodor Kittelsen. (Text: Finnish National Gallery)
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6/25/2015
The Magic North - Finnish National Gallery
Myths, Fairy Tales, Folk Stories
Finnish and Norwegian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was strongly influenced by Symbolism. Instead of the real world, artists were inspired by myths, legends and the direct relationships between people and nature. This joint exhibition by Ateneum and the Norwegian National Museum presents (18.06.2015 - 27.09.2015) major works by leading artist such as Edvard Munch, Gerhard Munthe, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simbergand Theodor Kittelsen. (Text: Finnish National Gallery)
Finnish and Norwegian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was strongly influenced by Symbolism. Instead of the real world, artists were inspired by myths, legends and the direct relationships between people and nature. This joint exhibition by Ateneum and the Norwegian National Museum presents (18.06.2015 - 27.09.2015) major works by leading artist such as Edvard Munch, Gerhard Munthe, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Hugo Simbergand Theodor Kittelsen. (Text: Finnish National Gallery)