Delivery takes approximately 7-12 business days.

This title is in stock with our Australian supplier and will be ordered in for you asap. We will send you a confirmation email with a Tracking Code to follow the progress of your parcel when it ships.

Francis Bacon Author: Rina Arya

ISBN: 9781848220447 Format: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 176 Published: 13 February 2012 Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 26.9 x 22.6 x 2.1 Description: Throughout his career, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) made many anti-religious and, more specifically, anti-Christian statements. Paradoxically, however, his work was not only drawn to, but utterly preoccupied with, symbols of Christianity especially those of the Crucifixion and the Pope. But is it too simplistic to say Bacon's work presented his unbelief? Could his explicit expression of religion actually convey an alternative, implicit spiritual message?Setting out to account for Bacon's prolific, and indeed obsessive, use of religious symbols, Rina Ayra asserts how the artist redeployed religious iconography not to uphold the Christian narrative, nor to express his atheism, but to convey spritual truths about the human condition that were especially pertinent in post-war years. By discussing the aesthetic and religious aspects of Bacon's work in equal measure, the author radically redefines the artist's religious imagery by exploring implicit themes reflected in the work such as human relationships and ultimately the significance of death in life.Refreshingly original, this book marks a new approach to viewing and appreciating the work of one of the twentieth-century's artistic giants.

Returns Policy: 30-day money back guarantee for return if the item is not as described, is damaged or is faulty. We do not offer a refund if you change your mind.

Customs Charges & Duties: Orders over the value of $270 will be liable for customs charges, taxes including GST and brokerage costs which are the recipient's sole responsibility.