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Francis Bacon 1909 - 1992

Audio Archive
23 March 1963 Third Programme
Francis Bacon talks to David Sylvester about

	the element of chance in his work and the frequent destruction of his paintings 4 min 3
	religion and the Popes 1 min 58
	the futility of humanity, art as a game, art as a distraction 1 min 45
	the glazing and framing of his pictures 1 min 45

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	Francis Bacon British painter A giant of contemporary art, Francis Bacon described painting as "a method of opening up areas of feeling". His work concentrated on expressing images of horror and degradation. Read more