You either hate it or you love it - but Edvard Munch's masterpiece, 'The Scream' - definitely won't leave you without a reaction. For some people, it is a painting of sorrow, for some - existential dread. Others see it as liberating or powerful. The fact is, this painting evokes strong emotion, whether positive or negative. Today, we're going to share 12 lesser-known facts about this famous painting, so you can appreciate it a bit more the next time you see it. To enjoy it, just hover with your mouse (or select with your finger if you're on mobile) above the purple eyes, these are the facts, you can choose any you like to learn something about this painting.
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