The jarring emptiness that follows the loss of a loved one, the expansive out-of-body sensation of sensual touch, the exhaustion of melancholy, and the ecstatic receptiveness to sunlight—Edvard Munch (1863–1944), the Norwegian artist, had a remarkable ability to capture and convey sensations and emotions through the materials of art. This talent places him at the forefront of European art at the beginning of the last century. Interestingly, Munch’s artistic exploration of perception and his persistent questioning of the objectivity of vision intersect with ideas emerging at the time in the fields of psychology and experimental optics. “Edvard Munch. Il grido interiore" examines these connections. The essays in this catalogue explore this phenomenon and also delve into a lesser-known aspect of the artist’s work: Munch’s relationship with Italy.