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FRANCIS BACON: ÇARMIHA GERİLİŞ İÇİN ÜÇ ÇALIŞMA (1962)
FRANCIS BACON: THREE STUDIES FOR CRUCIFIXION (1962)

Author(s): Çiğdem Doğan Özcan
Subject(s): Visual Arts, Aesthetics, Sociology of Art
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: Francis Bacon; art; crucifixion; tryptic;

Summary/Abstract: This research is about how Francis Bacon, one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, established a connection between art and life, as well as how some of the environmental and social dynamics involved had an impact on his works. The artist's work "Three Works for Crucifixion" in 1962 was analyzed and a context was formed. When establishing this context or studying an artist, it is important to follow the traces of the period in which he lived. Francis Bacon is an artist who reflects the inner world and the chaos of the period to his works. The artist is often referred to with the Expression movement, however, it is difficult to put him in any form. Because it is possible to find traces of many movements in his work. This article is based on the works of the artist on the theme of Crucifixion, is an attempt to understand the art adventure and the period in which he lived.

  • Issue Year: 7/2019
  • Issue No: 43
  • Page Range: 889-897
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Turkish