Francis Bacon’s Distorted Representation of Faces Presumably Reflects ...
Purpose: : Francis Bacon was a major twentieth century painter known for his figural images expressing isolation, horror, anger, and degradation. His works consistently depict mutilated, tortured faces. These impressive features are commonly interpreted by art critics as a reflection of the distress Bacon experienced in his life.
A neurological disorder presumably underlies painter Francis Bacon ...
2014年8月28日 · Previously (1949–1957), Bacon depicted distorted faces where salient abnormalities repeatedly consisted of frightening wide open mouth and large, pointed teeth (Russell, 1979; Sylvester, 1980; Kundera, 1996).
The “Visual Shock” of Francis Bacon: an essay in neuroesthetics
2013年12月9日 · We argue that Bacon succeeded in delivering his “visual shock” because he subverted the normal neural representation of faces and bodies, without at the same time subverting the representation of man-made artifacts.
Francis Bacon in 10 Paintings: Flesh and Distortion - DailyArt …
2024年11月18日 · Francis Bacon stands out as one of the most renowned postwar painters. His trauma fueled his emotions, crafting a disturbing world filled with dark, distorted figures. Yet, the same existential angst gives shape to his art. Explore with us ten of Francis Bacon’s paintings that uncover the depth of his artistry. 1. Crucifixion, 1933.
Exploring Francis Bacon: Revealing Human Condition Through Distortion …
2024年11月4日 · In his paintings, Bacon deliberately distorts human figures, twisting and stretching bodies to reveal deeper emotional and psychological truths. This deformation goes beyond mere shock value; it's a means of penetrating …
A neurological disorder presumably underlies painter Francis Bacon ...
We propose to read Francis Bacon's doctrine of the idols of the mind as an investigation firmly entrenched in his mental-medicinal concerns and we argue that an important role therein is played by the imagination.
PsyArt: An Online Journal for the Psychological Study of the Arts
In addressing this topic, the article will firstly give an introduction to the life and work of Francis Bacon, this is followed by a discussion of the meaning of distortion in a general sense, and then with specific reference to Bacon’s art.
Francis Bacon and the Art of a Dark Portrait - Medium
2018年11月13日 · He said: “If you want to convey fact, this can only ever be done through a form of distortion. You must distort to transform what is called appearance into image.” (as quoted by H. Davies and S....
Previously (1949–1957), Bacon depicted distorted faces where salient abnormalities repeat-edly consisted of frightening wide open mouth and large, pointed teeth (Russell, 1979; Sylvester, 1980; Kundera, 1996). Remarkably that specific deformity is one of the commonest features reported individual suffering from dysmorphopsia.
A neuroscientist's view: how Bacon's paintings shake up the …
2019年12月27日 · Some scientists suggest that Bacon’s device of distorting faces and bodies, as in Pope No. 2 (1960), produces neural, as well as aesthetic, shocks © The Estate of Francis Bacon. For some 20...