TASCHEN Basic Art - Bacon - a concise and compelling exploration of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century’s most powerful and unsettling painters. This volume delves into his distinctive figurative forms, where distorted, dismembered bodies convey intense emotional and psychological depth. Artist - Francis Bacon (1909–1992), celebrated for his expressive, often grotesque portrayals of the human condition. Author - Luigi Ficacci, art historian and former director of the Central Institute for Restoration in Rome, specializing in Italian and European art. Content & Features - Focuses on Bacon’s intense figurative work, exploring the human body in distress, psychological depth, and the early depiction of overtly homosexual themes. Pages & Dimensions - Hardcover, 96 pages, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg. ISBN - 978-3-8365-5969-0 Edition & Language - English, Basic Art series
