The Sun
The artist
Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter best known for expressing strong feelings through bold color.
What you see
A huge, bright sun rising over the sea and rocks, sending rays of light shooting across the whole picture.
The story
Munch painted it around 1911 for the Great Hall of the University of Oslo to celebrate light and knowledge.
The style
He used bursting lines of yellow, orange, and blue so the sunlight seems to explode and spread out toward you.
Look closer
There are no people in this painting, only the powerful sun, making the light itself feel like the main character.
Where to see it
You can see it in the Aula, the grand ceremonial hall, at the University of Oslo in Norway.
Fun fact
This cheerful sun comes from the same artist who painted The Scream, showing his brighter, hopeful side.