Francis Bacon Painting in a Godless World
Despite his militant atheism, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) exploited the symbols of Christianity, especially the Crucifixion and the Pope, throughout his career. Rina Arya explains how the artist redeployed religious iconography both to show Christianity's untenability in the modern age and to convey an experience of the human condition.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others.