Figural Expressionism
Reacted against the
prevailing trend of complete
abstraction
Kept figure painting alive but
felt that it should express a
truth beyond just the surface
Francis Bacon
Known for his twisted
horrifying figures that look like
melting monsters.
Self-taught painter who
consciously searched for forms
that would have a visceral
impact on viewers emotions.
Head Surrounded by Sides of Beef by Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
Themes of war, dictators and
meat appear frequently in his
work, as do images of tubular
furniture, a red rug, window
shades with dangling cords,
umbrellas, and rabid dogs.
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of the Crucifixion by Francis Bacon
Screaming Pope by Francis Bacon
Frida Kahlo:
Often it is said: Not a
surrealist, not a symbolist
and yet belongs to both.
The bulk of her painting were
fantasized self-portraits.
Frida Kahlo:
Her paintings dealt with
subjects rarely treated in
Western art: childbirth,
miscarriage, abortion and
menstruation.
Frida Kahlo:
She delighted in role-playing
and wore colorful Mexican
costumes, basing her style on
indigenous folk art and
Roman Catholic devotional
images.
Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace by Frida Kahlo
Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo
The Wounded Deer by Frida Kahlo