Francis Bacon

The seminar explores the life and work of Francis Bacon, examining his social context and artistic influences while comparing him to historical figures like Goya and Picasso, as well as his contemporaries, including Lucian Freud. Additionally, it reviews significant exhibitions, such as "Francis Bacon and the Human Body" at the Hayward Gallery in 1998 and "Francis Bacon: Man and Beast" at the Royal Academy in 2022, highlighting the evolution of his themes and techniques in relation to the human experience.