We lend you our art gallery: Northern Europe
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Book Introduction
- A word from MD
- [An Art Journey to Northern Europe] Discover the warm gaze of Nordic painters who embraced everyday joy even in the harsh Nordic landscape of snow-capped mountains and glaciers! From Sweden's national painter Carl Larsson to the Norwegian genius Edvard Munch, this book features the stories of 41 artists and over 100 works from four Nordic countries.
We invite readers to an unfamiliar yet enjoyable Nordic art museum.
- Ahn Hyun-jae, art producer
Ordinary moments become poetry and paintings!
Warm comfort and healing delivered by artists who love everyday life.
An art journey to Northern European art museums
A complex and busy daily life.
A book that will bring comfort and healing to those who have had a hard day just by looking at it, "I'll Lend You an Art Museum: Northern Europe," has been published and is a hot topic.
Above all, we have a golden opportunity to encounter paintings by Northern European artists that are difficult to access in Korea through special exhibitions such as “The Swedish National Gallery Collection” (My Art Museum, March 21-August 25) and “Edvard Munch: Beyond the Scream” (Hangaram Art Museum, May 22-September 19).
If you read this book before the exhibition to help you understand Nordic painters and their paintings, you will first encounter the warm gaze of Nordic painters who loved everyday happiness even in the harsh Nordic environment of white nights, snowy mountains, and glaciers.
《Borrowing an Art Museum: Northern Europe》 contains the stories of 41 painters and over 100 works from four Nordic countries, from the Swedish national artist Carl Larsson, who used transparent watercolors to express the warmth of a cozy and warm home, unlike the cold outside; to the Norwegian genius painter Edvard Munch, who best expressed the inner self of humans; to the Danish representative painter Peder Severin Krøyer, who calmly yet brilliantly depicted everyday life; and to the Finnish light Albert Edelfelt, who captured the simple but clear happiness of everyday life.
Let's take a walk through the Nordic art museums, which are unfamiliar to us, and therefore even more enjoyable.
Warm comfort and healing delivered by artists who love everyday life.
An art journey to Northern European art museums
A complex and busy daily life.
A book that will bring comfort and healing to those who have had a hard day just by looking at it, "I'll Lend You an Art Museum: Northern Europe," has been published and is a hot topic.
Above all, we have a golden opportunity to encounter paintings by Northern European artists that are difficult to access in Korea through special exhibitions such as “The Swedish National Gallery Collection” (My Art Museum, March 21-August 25) and “Edvard Munch: Beyond the Scream” (Hangaram Art Museum, May 22-September 19).
If you read this book before the exhibition to help you understand Nordic painters and their paintings, you will first encounter the warm gaze of Nordic painters who loved everyday happiness even in the harsh Nordic environment of white nights, snowy mountains, and glaciers.
《Borrowing an Art Museum: Northern Europe》 contains the stories of 41 painters and over 100 works from four Nordic countries, from the Swedish national artist Carl Larsson, who used transparent watercolors to express the warmth of a cozy and warm home, unlike the cold outside; to the Norwegian genius painter Edvard Munch, who best expressed the inner self of humans; to the Danish representative painter Peder Severin Krøyer, who calmly yet brilliantly depicted everyday life; and to the Finnish light Albert Edelfelt, who captured the simple but clear happiness of everyday life.
Let's take a walk through the Nordic art museums, which are unfamiliar to us, and therefore even more enjoyable.
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index
Prologue_There is a person
1.
Invitation from the Winter Kingdom, Northern Europe
Nordic history begins with the Vikings
The Joy of Life as Told by Norse Mythology
Nordic culture, where small personal happiness is important
2. Capturing scattered light, Sweden
Transparent Watercolors of Everyday Life | Carl Larsson
Enchanting Waves of Light | Anders Sorn
Paradise in Everyday Life | Johann Frederick Grooten
A Serenity Away from the Everyday | Gustav Fiestad
Between Happiness and Unhappiness | Richard Berg
Everyday Happiness in Light | Viggo Johansen
A Feast of Happy Lights | Hannah Pauli
The Preciousness of Everyday Life Behind the Glamour | Carl Schonberg
Tour of Northern Europe - Sweden
3.
Capturing the grand nature of the fjords, Norway
Memento Mori | Edvard Munch
An Overwhelming Feast of Nature | Hans Frederick Gude
The Infinite Sublimity of Space | Harald Solberg
Happiness and Unhappiness Go Together | Harriet Bakker
When you love someone, you meet God.
Christian Krogh
Walking solves the problem | Hans Dahl
The Wonders of Nature | Christian Dahl
The Bliss of Idleness | Peder Valse
The Warmth of Light | Fritz Tauroff
A Fairytale World of Mystery and Romance | Theodor Kitilsen
Majestic Landscapes and Tragic Sorrow | Eilif Petersen
Tour of Northern Europe - Norway
4.
Denmark, capturing the quiet, permeating everyday life
Light that Shows Everyday Happiness 1 | Wilhelm Hammershöy
Light that Shows Everyday Happiness 2 | Carl Wilhelm Holsoe
Lights of Everyday Happiness 3 | Peter Ilsted
Two Shadows of Fate | Peder Severin Kröyer
Everyday Happiness in Light | Viggo Johansen
The Sublime of the Everyday | Anna Anker
Comfort and Hope for Anxiety | Kristen Kwaebke
Daily Life in Copenhagen: The Paris of the North | Paul Gustav Fischer
Aura of Light | Berta Bergman
Eternal Beauty Hidden in Everyday Life | Lauritz Andersen Ring
Sweet Laziness | Peter Hansen
Changing Your Perspective Changes Your Life | Wilhelm Eckersberg
Real and Fake | CN Heisbrecht
Tour of Northern Europe - Denmark
5.
Finland, a place filled with simple yet clear happiness
Happy Friends in Everyday Life | Albert Edelfelt
I'm Happy Being Me | Elin Danielsson Gamboge
Love the Present | Hugo Simberg
Soulmate | Helena Westermark
Why Red and Yellow Matter | Helen Serpback
The Beauty of Falsehood and Reality | Ero Zarnefeld
The Moment You Love Me | Pekka Halonen
Truth from Nature | Victor Wertherholm
A Vivid and Rich Daily Life | Gunnar Bertsson
Comfort for a Sorrowful Soul | Axel Galenkalella
Tour of Northern Europe_Finland
1.
Invitation from the Winter Kingdom, Northern Europe
Nordic history begins with the Vikings
The Joy of Life as Told by Norse Mythology
Nordic culture, where small personal happiness is important
2. Capturing scattered light, Sweden
Transparent Watercolors of Everyday Life | Carl Larsson
Enchanting Waves of Light | Anders Sorn
Paradise in Everyday Life | Johann Frederick Grooten
A Serenity Away from the Everyday | Gustav Fiestad
Between Happiness and Unhappiness | Richard Berg
Everyday Happiness in Light | Viggo Johansen
A Feast of Happy Lights | Hannah Pauli
The Preciousness of Everyday Life Behind the Glamour | Carl Schonberg
Tour of Northern Europe - Sweden
3.
Capturing the grand nature of the fjords, Norway
Memento Mori | Edvard Munch
An Overwhelming Feast of Nature | Hans Frederick Gude
The Infinite Sublimity of Space | Harald Solberg
Happiness and Unhappiness Go Together | Harriet Bakker
When you love someone, you meet God.
Christian Krogh
Walking solves the problem | Hans Dahl
The Wonders of Nature | Christian Dahl
The Bliss of Idleness | Peder Valse
The Warmth of Light | Fritz Tauroff
A Fairytale World of Mystery and Romance | Theodor Kitilsen
Majestic Landscapes and Tragic Sorrow | Eilif Petersen
Tour of Northern Europe - Norway
4.
Denmark, capturing the quiet, permeating everyday life
Light that Shows Everyday Happiness 1 | Wilhelm Hammershöy
Light that Shows Everyday Happiness 2 | Carl Wilhelm Holsoe
Lights of Everyday Happiness 3 | Peter Ilsted
Two Shadows of Fate | Peder Severin Kröyer
Everyday Happiness in Light | Viggo Johansen
The Sublime of the Everyday | Anna Anker
Comfort and Hope for Anxiety | Kristen Kwaebke
Daily Life in Copenhagen: The Paris of the North | Paul Gustav Fischer
Aura of Light | Berta Bergman
Eternal Beauty Hidden in Everyday Life | Lauritz Andersen Ring
Sweet Laziness | Peter Hansen
Changing Your Perspective Changes Your Life | Wilhelm Eckersberg
Real and Fake | CN Heisbrecht
Tour of Northern Europe - Denmark
5.
Finland, a place filled with simple yet clear happiness
Happy Friends in Everyday Life | Albert Edelfelt
I'm Happy Being Me | Elin Danielsson Gamboge
Love the Present | Hugo Simberg
Soulmate | Helena Westermark
Why Red and Yellow Matter | Helen Serpback
The Beauty of Falsehood and Reality | Ero Zarnefeld
The Moment You Love Me | Pekka Halonen
Truth from Nature | Victor Wertherholm
A Vivid and Rich Daily Life | Gunnar Bertsson
Comfort for a Sorrowful Soul | Axel Galenkalella
Tour of Northern Europe_Finland
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Into the book
True to her saying that every interior in the house is a work of art, Karin's work became the basis for the warm and practical Scandinavian style in the 20th century.
Kamprad, the founder of the world-renowned Swedish furniture brand IKEA, openly says that the furniture and interior design created by Carl Larsson and his wife Karin are the spiritual roots of IKEA.
The reason Scandinavian-style furniture and design are attracting global attention today may be due to the Larssons' warm love for their family.
--- p.43
Munch, who was sickly, was plagued by the fear that he too would disappear overnight like his mother and sister when his older sister died of tuberculosis.
Later, looking back on his life, Munch said:
From the moment I was born, there were angels of fear, sorrow, and death by my side.
They followed me when I was playing, in the spring sunshine, and in the bright summer sun.
--- p.95
In 1995, in a public vote hosted by the Norwegian state broadcaster NRK, this work was chosen as Norway's national flower, beating Hans Fredrik Gude's Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord.
Although the most famous work in Norway is Munch's "The Scream," Norwegians felt that the blue snow-capped mountains, deep skies, and serene landscapes better suited their national identity than the distorted portrait of modern people writhing in despair.
--- p.116
Through the gloomy fog, a jagged rocky mountain, imbued with the primordial nature of the beginning, stands tall and majestic.
Beneath the majestic mountains, a faint horizon is visible, and from there, waves rushing towards the shore roar and rush toward a land shrouded in primordial mystery.
Until the Middle Ages, Mother Nature was an object of fear and terror for humans.
Through this work, Peder Valse awakens us to the existence of humans, who are like dust in the face of the sublime nature.
--- p.149
Denmark was neither idyllic nor romantic when the artist painted it.
The economy was in ruins, the country was bankrupt, and Denmark was devastated by massive poverty and war.
However, the author comforted the disheartened Danish people by showing them the beautiful images of people living in harmony with nature through his own memories.
--- p.219
If you look at Helen Scherbeek's "Self-Portrait on a Black Background," known as the Munch of Finland, there are no outlines anywhere in the work except for the sharp line on her chin.
She drew her own figure so faintly that it was indistinguishable from the black background, and gradually disappeared into the black background.
Having suffered from a weak constitution since childhood, she painted several self-portraits with unique colors and styles that changed over time until her death.
--- p.296
This work, painted by Axel Galen Kalella when he was nineteen, was his debut work in the Parisian art world.
Born during the Russian colonial period in Finland, he was interested in his national identity as a Finnish person from an early age.
So he mainly painted the landscapes and daily life of Finland, and left behind many works on the national epic, the Kalevala.
Kamprad, the founder of the world-renowned Swedish furniture brand IKEA, openly says that the furniture and interior design created by Carl Larsson and his wife Karin are the spiritual roots of IKEA.
The reason Scandinavian-style furniture and design are attracting global attention today may be due to the Larssons' warm love for their family.
--- p.43
Munch, who was sickly, was plagued by the fear that he too would disappear overnight like his mother and sister when his older sister died of tuberculosis.
Later, looking back on his life, Munch said:
From the moment I was born, there were angels of fear, sorrow, and death by my side.
They followed me when I was playing, in the spring sunshine, and in the bright summer sun.
--- p.95
In 1995, in a public vote hosted by the Norwegian state broadcaster NRK, this work was chosen as Norway's national flower, beating Hans Fredrik Gude's Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord.
Although the most famous work in Norway is Munch's "The Scream," Norwegians felt that the blue snow-capped mountains, deep skies, and serene landscapes better suited their national identity than the distorted portrait of modern people writhing in despair.
--- p.116
Through the gloomy fog, a jagged rocky mountain, imbued with the primordial nature of the beginning, stands tall and majestic.
Beneath the majestic mountains, a faint horizon is visible, and from there, waves rushing towards the shore roar and rush toward a land shrouded in primordial mystery.
Until the Middle Ages, Mother Nature was an object of fear and terror for humans.
Through this work, Peder Valse awakens us to the existence of humans, who are like dust in the face of the sublime nature.
--- p.149
Denmark was neither idyllic nor romantic when the artist painted it.
The economy was in ruins, the country was bankrupt, and Denmark was devastated by massive poverty and war.
However, the author comforted the disheartened Danish people by showing them the beautiful images of people living in harmony with nature through his own memories.
--- p.219
If you look at Helen Scherbeek's "Self-Portrait on a Black Background," known as the Munch of Finland, there are no outlines anywhere in the work except for the sharp line on her chin.
She drew her own figure so faintly that it was indistinguishable from the black background, and gradually disappeared into the black background.
Having suffered from a weak constitution since childhood, she painted several self-portraits with unique colors and styles that changed over time until her death.
--- p.296
This work, painted by Axel Galen Kalella when he was nineteen, was his debut work in the Parisian art world.
Born during the Russian colonial period in Finland, he was interested in his national identity as a Finnish person from an early age.
So he mainly painted the landscapes and daily life of Finland, and left behind many works on the national epic, the Kalevala.
--- p.331
Publisher's Review
Do you know Carl Larsson, the founder of IKEA design?
Today, the Nordic style represented by IKEA is loved all over the world.
Modern people are captivated by their style, which features comfortable colors that blend in with nature, sophisticated silhouettes that transcend time, and practicality that can be conveniently used in everyday life rather than just for decoration.
IKEA founder Kamprad credits the Swedish painter Carl Larsson with the origins of this beloved style.
He is called Sweden's national painter.
The house he decorated with his wife was the main background and subject matter of his work.
His paintings were so lovely that they were published in anthologies even during his lifetime and became bestsellers throughout Europe.
And the house, props, and atmosphere in the painting have become the Nordic style that represents Northern Europe.
Not many people realize that Edvard Munch, who painted the world's most famous work, "The Scream," was also a Northern European painter.
In this way, 『Borrowing the Art Museum: Northern Europe』 introduces in detail the Northern European art that we were not aware of, but are already familiar with.
Singing of the majestic nature and everyday beauty of Northern Europe
Northern Europe is a land of magnificent nature, including winter wonderland, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and fjords.
Northern Europe is unfamiliar to us because it is physically distant and has a different culture.
At the same time, it is a place we long for, as it consistently ranks high in various global happiness indices.
What is daily life like in this place, which is also described as paradise?
According to "Renting the Museum: Europe," they are happy to be alive and love the continuation of their lives, even in the harsh environment brought on by the bitter cold.
This kind of attitude leads to leisure in everyday life, which in turn leads to happiness.
Impressionism and Realism, the painting styles that best express this attitude toward life, brilliantly portrayed their lives.
Representative examples include Hans Fredrik Gude's "Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord" and Hans Dahl's "The Fjord," where one can fully experience the happiness of the people living their daily lives in the fjord sparkling in the sunlight.
When you look at Harald Solberg's "Winter Night in the Mountains," Peder Valcke's "Stettinden Mountain in the Fog," and Theodor Severin Kittilsen's "The Golden Palace of Soria Moria," you can feel the night view and grandeur of the snow-covered mountains, almost white and blue, and the beautiful legends contained within them.
Includes commentary by a European art expert docent
Son Bong-gi, author of “I’ll Lend You the Art Museum: Northern Europe,” is an expert on European art.
For 25 years, I have explained European art to hundreds of people in over 100 European art museums.
During this process, he always felt regretful about the fact that Northern European art, despite the excellence of its works, was not well known in Korea.
“I believe that Nordic art can restore the relationship with audiences who have become distant from contemporary art.
“There is a person we have forgotten who sings truthfully of the beautiful scenery and the daily lives of people.”
He meticulously and easily explained the lives and works of over 40 Nordic painters, including Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson, Wilhelm Hammershøi, and Hugo Simberg, whom we are familiar with.
In particular, this book includes over 100 Nordic works of art that he introduces, allowing you to feel as if you were actually walking through an art museum with his guidance and commentary.
Today, the Nordic style represented by IKEA is loved all over the world.
Modern people are captivated by their style, which features comfortable colors that blend in with nature, sophisticated silhouettes that transcend time, and practicality that can be conveniently used in everyday life rather than just for decoration.
IKEA founder Kamprad credits the Swedish painter Carl Larsson with the origins of this beloved style.
He is called Sweden's national painter.
The house he decorated with his wife was the main background and subject matter of his work.
His paintings were so lovely that they were published in anthologies even during his lifetime and became bestsellers throughout Europe.
And the house, props, and atmosphere in the painting have become the Nordic style that represents Northern Europe.
Not many people realize that Edvard Munch, who painted the world's most famous work, "The Scream," was also a Northern European painter.
In this way, 『Borrowing the Art Museum: Northern Europe』 introduces in detail the Northern European art that we were not aware of, but are already familiar with.
Singing of the majestic nature and everyday beauty of Northern Europe
Northern Europe is a land of magnificent nature, including winter wonderland, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and fjords.
Northern Europe is unfamiliar to us because it is physically distant and has a different culture.
At the same time, it is a place we long for, as it consistently ranks high in various global happiness indices.
What is daily life like in this place, which is also described as paradise?
According to "Renting the Museum: Europe," they are happy to be alive and love the continuation of their lives, even in the harsh environment brought on by the bitter cold.
This kind of attitude leads to leisure in everyday life, which in turn leads to happiness.
Impressionism and Realism, the painting styles that best express this attitude toward life, brilliantly portrayed their lives.
Representative examples include Hans Fredrik Gude's "Bridal Procession on the Hardangerfjord" and Hans Dahl's "The Fjord," where one can fully experience the happiness of the people living their daily lives in the fjord sparkling in the sunlight.
When you look at Harald Solberg's "Winter Night in the Mountains," Peder Valcke's "Stettinden Mountain in the Fog," and Theodor Severin Kittilsen's "The Golden Palace of Soria Moria," you can feel the night view and grandeur of the snow-covered mountains, almost white and blue, and the beautiful legends contained within them.
Includes commentary by a European art expert docent
Son Bong-gi, author of “I’ll Lend You the Art Museum: Northern Europe,” is an expert on European art.
For 25 years, I have explained European art to hundreds of people in over 100 European art museums.
During this process, he always felt regretful about the fact that Northern European art, despite the excellence of its works, was not well known in Korea.
“I believe that Nordic art can restore the relationship with audiences who have become distant from contemporary art.
“There is a person we have forgotten who sings truthfully of the beautiful scenery and the daily lives of people.”
He meticulously and easily explained the lives and works of over 40 Nordic painters, including Edvard Munch, Carl Larsson, Wilhelm Hammershøi, and Hugo Simberg, whom we are familiar with.
In particular, this book includes over 100 Nordic works of art that he introduces, allowing you to feel as if you were actually walking through an art museum with his guidance and commentary.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 21, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 340 pages | 690g | 143*210*22mm
- ISBN13: 9791193153178
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