Francis Bacon or the Measure of Excess - by Yves Peyré (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>- A thoroughly illustrated monograph of Francis Bacon by a personal friend of the artist- An exceptional collection of Bacon imagery, reproduced to the highest quality- Approximately 160 images, including major works such as Three Studies for a Crucifixion, assembled in a beautifully designed book- Biographical information presented alongside in-depth art analysisFans of Francis Bacon, rejoice: a new publication by the French poet and author Yves Peyré, Francis Bacon Or the Measure of Excess, out now from ACC Books, offers a touching and intimate tribute to the Irish-born English painter who has become one of the most sought-after artists in history. - Artnet NewsAn intimate insight into the life and work of Francis Bacon, written by Yves Peyré, a close friend of the artist. This comprehensive monograph details Bacon's artistic journey, from his early design work in the 1920s to his disturbing, emotive triptychs of the 1980s. Tormented, twisted, and jarringly dissonant, Bacon's divided vision of the world swung between civilization and barbarism, beauty and ugliness, life and death. His study of classical culture and western mythology led him to depict darkly sublime worlds of violence and madness that intrigue as much as they evoke visceral disgust. This monograph begins with a biography, relating the life of Francis Bacon, his stories and inspirations; before delving into a sharp analysis of his work. Peyré's personal connection with Bacon makes Francis Bacon a detailed and touching story, inviting the reader on a philosophical, poetic and artistic stroll through the artist's mind.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Yves Peyré is an author and librarian, having worked as the Director of both the Jacques Doucet Literary Library and the Sainte-Geneviève Library. He is a published poet, and is known for his book In Appeal of Faces: drawings by Henri Michaux.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>....offer(s) a corrective to the much mythologised early biography of Francis Bacon, and place(s) him at the heart of the European artistic tradition.-- "The New European"<br><br>A monumental new book Francis Bacon or The Measure of Excess for ACC Art Books, the French author Yves Peyré recalls long afternoons on the Rive Gauche in the company of the great British painter.-- "The Quietus"<br><br>An in-depth analysis of one of the most important painters of the 20th century.-- "Hypebeast"<br><br>ACC have produced an introductory collection of Bacon's paintings which will doubtlessly be welcome to the bookshelves of budding connoisseurs of 20th-century art. This is an attractive book for newcomers to Bacon's paintings who are drawn to the rich and violent dance of his thick paint, his distorted and confined figures immersed in fields of cheerful color and open space. Plenty of well-chosen images from the body of work dip into the catalogue of Bacon's astonishing oeuvre. Poet Yves Peyré's opening chapters are elegantly written reminiscences which provide fresh insight into the layered character of Bacon...Peyré pays homage to the viscera of the works, rather than dissecting the record of the man...his thoughtful analysis of the paintings is strong....he book is a lyrical introduction, leaving plenty of questions unanswered that will surely lead new Bacon initiates to further exploration. Bacon makes pop-psychologists of us all, and it is refreshing to read a book about him that finds sensual literary pleasure in the work itself rather than exploiting sleazy tales about its maker. Like Bacon, Peyré straddles the fearful space between abstraction and representation with love and loathing.--Guy Davenport "Mutual Art"<br><br>Detailing Bacon's artistic journey from early design work in the 1920s to the disturbing, emotive triptychs of the 1980s, the philosophical, poetic and stroll through the iconic artist's minds...-- "Art & Collections"<br><br>Fans of Francis Bacon, rejoice: a new publication by the French poet and author Yves Peyré, Francis Bacon Or the Measure of Excess, out now from ACC Books, offers a touching and intimate tribute to the Irish-born English painter who has become one of the most sought-after artists in history.-- "Artnet News"<br><br>Gathers more than 160 images which so incisively interrupt the horrors of everyday life into images of fear, revulsion and yet utter fascination....The book then goes on to create an intriguing picture of the artist and the man.-- "BlackBook Magazine Online"<br><br>To truly understand the life of an artist, you need to go beyond what's written by art historians and art critics. Francis Bacon: The Measure of Excess, written by the artist's close personal friend Yves Peyré, does just that, giving the reader intimate access to Bacon's artistic journey from his early design work in the 1920s to his well-known and jarring representations of the human form from the 1980s. Starting with a biography and including sharp artistic analysis, the 160-page monograph, which is printed in highly saturated color, gives readers a glimpse into Bacon's process and his mind.-- "The Strategist"<br>
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