
Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner. Deformed bodies, grimacing faces and the materiality of colour make us aware of brutality and sexuality, existential abysses and the fears of existence. Author Melvyn Bragg accompanies the painter throughout his day. This begins in his London atelier, leads us on to his favourite pub and ends up in gambling club in Soho.
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner. Deformed bodies, grimacing faces and the materiality of colour make us aware of brutality and sexuality, existential abysses and the fears of existence. Author Melvyn Bragg accompanies the painter throughout his day. This begins in his London atelier, leads us on to his favourite pub and ends up in gambling club in Soho.
Genre: Documentary
Actor: Francis Bacon, Melvyn Bragg
Director: David Hinton
Country: United Kingdom, UK
Runtime: 55
Release: 1988
Rating: 6 out of 10
Language: English,
Views: 205
Content Rating:55min
Quality: DVD
Also known as: Art Lives Series: Francis Bacon
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