August Strindberg

1849 - 1912

Kerngegevens

  • Born: 1849, Stockholm, Zweden
  • Room fit: woonkamer
  • Typical colors: grijs
  • Color intensity:
    • monochroom
    • gebalanceerd
  • Museums on this site:
    • Musée d'Orsay
    • Nationalmuseum
    • Nationaal Museum van Denemarken
  • Top-ranked work: Marine with rocks
  • Lifespan: 63 years
  • Also known as:
    • A. Sṭrindberg
    • Augusts Strindbergs
    • August Johan Strindberg
    • Sutorintoberuku

**early life and career**

august strindberg, a swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, and painter, was born on january 22, 1849, in stockholm, sweden. his early life was marked by emotional insecurity, poverty, and religious fanaticism, which later influenced his writing style.

**artistic breakthrough**

strindberg's breakthrough in the art world came with his play master olof, rejected by the royal theatre in 1872. however, it was not until 1881, with the première of new theatre, that he gained recognition at the age of thirty-two.

**naturalistic dramas**

strindberg's plays, such as the father (1887), miss julie (1888), and creditors (1889), pioneered naturalistic dramas. these works built upon the accomplishments of henrik ibsen's prose problem plays, rejecting the structure of the well-made play.

**influence on modern swedish literature**

strindberg is considered the "father" of modern swedish literature, with his novel the red room (1879) frequently described as the first modern swedish novel. his influence can be seen in various aspects of swedish art and culture.

**notable works and exhibitions**

* staden (nationalmuseum, stockholm, sweden): a dark landscape dominated by monumental cloud formations. * underlandet (nationalmuseum, stockholm, sweden): an example of strindberg's innovative painting style.

**legacy**

strindberg's legacy extends beyond his writings, influencing the development of modern swedish literature and art. his innovative approach to drama and painting continues to inspire artists and writers worldwide. **important dates:** * january 22, 1849: born in stockholm, sweden * 1881: breakthrough with new theatre * may 14, 1912: passed away in stockholm, sweden

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Vraag 1:
In welke stad werd August Strindberg geboren?
Vraag 2:
Welke van de volgende termen beschrijft Strindbergs baanbrekende dramatische stijl het beste?
Vraag 3:
Wat wordt 'The Red Room' (De Rode Kamer) beschouwd?
Vraag 4:
Welk psychologisch concept werd verkend in Strindbergs stuk ‘Inferno’?
Vraag 5:
Welk van de volgende werken van August Strindberg toont zijn innovatieve schilderstijl?

Vraag en antwoord

Waar komt August Strindberg vandaan?

Zweden

Hoe lang heeft August Strindberg geleefd?

63 years (1849–1912)

Wat wordt 'The Red Room' (De Rode Kamer) beschouwd?

De eerste moderne Zweedse roman

Welke van de volgende termen beschrijft Strindbergs baanbrekende dramatische stijl het beste?

Naturalisme

Wat is het best beoordeelde schilderij van August Strindberg op ArtsDot.com?

Marine with rocks

Welk van de volgende werken van August Strindberg toont zijn innovatieve schilderstijl?

Underlandet

Wat zijn de 3 best beoordeelde schilderijen van August Strindberg op ArtsDot.com?

Marine with rocks, The Pine, Flower by the Shore

Is het werk van August Strindberg nog auteursrechtelijk beschermd?

Nee, werken van deze kunstenaar behoren tot het publiek domein.

Wat is de kleurintensiteit van het werk van August Strindberg?

monochroom, gebalanceerd

Welk kleurenpalet kenmerkt het werk van August Strindberg?

neutrale kleuren