Francis Bacon, or, the measure of excess /
Peyré, Yves,author.
Watson, David(Translator),translator.
Bacon, Francis,1909-1992.Works.Selections.
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.
Translated from the French.
"First published in French under the title Francis Bacon ou la mesure de l'excès Original edition ©2019 Editions Gallimard, Paris"--Colophon.
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
Bacon, Francis, 1909-1992
Artists
Painters
Painting, Abstract
Figure painting.
Figurative expressionism.
Figurative painting, English.