This study embarks on an art-historical exploration of August Strindberg's connections with various artistic movements, specifically Realism, Post-Impressionism, and Expressionism. It aims to deepen the understanding of the influence these movements had on Strindberg's creative output and how his artistic works, in turn, mirrored and contributed to the development of artistic trends. The study begins by situating Strindberg within the Realism context, analyzing his representation of nature through a formal analysis lens, and drawing parallels with the broader philosophical reflections inherent in Realist art. It then transitions to an examination of Post-Impressionism, unveiling Strindberg's engagement with the movement's dynamic use of color and his manipulation of form to evoke emotional resonance. Furthermore, the study delves into an analysis of Strindberg's interactions with Expressionist artistic currents, thus emphasizing his further evolution of artistic style in terms of emotional intensity and personal expressions of the artist. The concluding section discusses findings aimed at characterizing Strindberg's painting as a form of distinct individuality, though rooted in the artistic currents of his time. It is suggested that further research into Strindberg's integration of these movements could illuminate his role as a precursor to contemporary artistic expressions, potentially influencing subsequent art forms.  Thus, the study presents a concise comprehensive analysis of August Strindberg's mastery within the context of significant artistic movements, proposing that his work resonates with the aesthetic and emotional undercurrents of his era and transcends them to offer a unique perspective on the evolution of modern art.

Vi omges ständigt av ljus i vår vardag, det finns naturligt ljus samt artificiellt. Även under de grå dagarna finns det ljus och dess närvaro är alltid där även om den inte alltid är som klarast. I detta kandidatarbete beskrivs ljuset ur olika synvinklar, men framförallt hur Rembrandt och impressionisterna i sina konstverk använt ljuset i sitt skapande. För att få en bredare syn på vår process tar vi hjälp av de två begreppen “fluid” och “fire” som kommer från aktör-nätverksteori (ANT). Utifrån den teoretiska delen av arbetet skapas en gestaltning i form av digitala illustrationer med budskapet “våga vara dig själv”. Detta görs i form av olika porträtt där ljuset ligger i fokus inte bara i ljussättningen utan även som en helhet. Med hjälp av den teoretiska och praktiska delen av kandidatarbetet har det framgått att frågeställningen “Hur kan man med illusionen av ljus skapa ett porträtt med digitala medier?” kan besvaras på olika vis, då vi illustrerat ljuset med olika uttrycksätt och visuella språk. / We are constantly surrounded by light in our daily lives, there’s natural and artificial light. During cloudy days there is light and it’s presence is always there even if it’s not the clearest. In this bachelor thesis we examine the light from different angles, but above all how Rembrandt and the impressionists in their artwork used the light. To get a broader view of our process, we use the two terms "fluid" and "fire" from actor-network theory (ANT). Based on the theoretical part of our work, we created digital illustrations with the message “Dare to be yourself”. This is done in the form of various portraits, where the light is in focus not only in the lighting but also as a whole. With the help of the theoretical and practical part of the bachelor thesis we are shown that the question "How can one with the illusion of light create a portrait with digital media?" can be answered in different ways, as we illustrate light with different expressions and visual languages.