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1 online resource (55 minutes) |
| Summary |
Francis Bacon revolutionised figurative painting in the 20th century. The English painter unmasked his subjects in a provocative and ruthless manner. Deformed bodies, grimacing faces and the materiality of colour make us aware of brutality and sexuality, existential abysses and the fears of existence. Works like the portrait "Pope Innocent X "from Velázquez inspired him just as much as Eisenstein's epic film "The Battleship Potemkin" for his famous motif: the Scream. Author Melvyn Bragg accompanies the painter throughout his day. This begins in his London atelier, leads us on to his favourite pub and ends up in a gambling club in Soho |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed January 04, 2022) |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Nick Evans ; reader, John Normington ; camera, Paul Bond, Peter Middleton, Ken Morse ; sound, Trevor Carless ; editor, Melvin Bragg |
| Performer |
Presenter: Melvyn Bragg |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
Bacon, Francis, 1909-1992.
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| SUBJECT |
Bacon, Francis, 1909-1992. fast (OCoLC)fst00046628 |
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Painters -- England -- Biography
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Portrait painting -- England -- 20th century
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Figurative painting -- England -- 20th century
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Figurative painting.
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Painters.
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Portrait painting.
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England.
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Biographical television programs.
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Biographies.
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Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Documentaires télévisés.
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Biographies télévisées.
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Streaming video
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Hinton, David, director, producer
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Bragg, Melvyn, 1939- on-screen presenter, editor of moving image work.
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London Weekend Television (Firm), production company.
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Monarda Arts (Firm), film distributor.
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