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To emphasise the feeling or idea behind their work, Munch and Van Gogh pushed their art to the limits. The colours virtually splash out of the canvas, accentuating the shapes and lines, and simplifying reality. Searching for new perspectives and excisions, they emphasised their use of paints and other materials, going against the grain, representing the pinnacle of all that was modern and unconventional. Despite their complex techniques, the finished work was often surprisingly simple. Their art is both accessible and highly complex; profoundly human: it touches the mind and the soul. This is precisely what makes Munch and Van Gogh so unique.
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