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“Great art is always a way of concentrating, reinventing what is called fact, what we know of our existence- a reconcentration… tearing away the veils, the attitudes people acquire of their time and earlier time. Really good artists tear down those veils”

Quote by Francis Bacon

Book:Francis Bacon: The Papal Portraits of 1953
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Francis Bacon: The Papal Portraits of 1953

Francis Bacon: The Papal Portraits of 1953 is a comprehensive study of Bacon's iconic series of paintings. The book delves into the artist's process, the symbolism within the works, and the influence of religious themes on Bacon's art. It also examines the critical reception of these portraits and their place within Bacon's broader body of work. more

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Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher, politician, and writer, served as the Lord Chancellor of England. He is best known for his profound philosophical thoughts and extensive literary works, which have had a lasting impact on the world. more

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