Francis Bacon ; or the measure of excess /
Tormented, twisted and jarringly dissonant, Bacon's divided vision of the world swung between civilisation and barbarism, beauty and ugliness, life and death. His study of classical culture and western mythology led him to depict darkly sublime worlds of violence and madness that intrigue as mu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Translated from the French. |
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[Woodbridge, Suffolk] :
ACC Art Books,
[2020]
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| Edition: | English edition. |
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| Summary: | Tormented, twisted and jarringly dissonant, Bacon's divided vision of the world swung between civilisation and barbarism, beauty and ugliness, life and death. His study of classical culture and western mythology led him to depict darkly sublime worlds of violence and madness that intrigue as much as they evoke visceral disgust. This monograph begins with a biography, relating the life of Francis Bacon, his stories and inspirations; before delving into a sharp analysis of his work. Peyre's personal connection with Bacon makes Francis Bacon a detailed and touching story, inviting the reader on a philosophical, poetic and artistic stroll through the artist's mind. |
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| Physical Description: | 327 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781788840996 1788840992 |