절규(The Scream) is a famous painting created by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1893. It depicts a figure standing on a bridge, holding its head and screaming in anguish against a swirling sky. The artwork is known for its expression of deep emotional distress and existential dread. The painting is part of Munch's larger series called The Frieze of Life, which explores themes of love, anxiety, and death. The Scream has become an iconic symbol of modern existential angst and has been reproduced and referenced in various forms of popular culture, making it one of the most recognized artworks in history.