Description

Francis Bacon was one of the giants who dominated the mid-20th century art scene and served as inspiration and a starting point for much of the figurative and abstract art that followed him.
This lavishly illustrated book presents not only 20 of the artist's major works, but also, with stunning original color illustrations, portrays the events of his life and the circle of friends and associates with whom he formed a wild and audacious band that dismantled the old decorum. Key periods of Bacon's life on the edge are depicted, including his time in Berlin, Paris, and the seedy underbelly of postwar London, along with influential figures such as Peter Lacey and George Dyer, who shaped both his personal life and his art.
An original and highly visual book, This is Bacon offers a fascinating, engaging, and provocatively entertaining introduction to one of the most influential masters of 20th-century art.

Authors
Kitty Hauser
Christina Christoforou

Technical specifications
Edited by: Laurence King
Year: 2014
Type: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 23 x 17 cm
Weight: 380 gr
Language: English
Pages: 80
ISBN: 978-1-78067-185-7