{"title":"Sarah Whitfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Whitfield is a renowned author in the arts and culture sphere, best known for her insightful analysis and engaging storytelling. Her books delve into the intricate worlds of artists, offering readers an in-depth understanding of their lives and works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes titles such as \u003cem\u003eInside Francis Bacon\u003c\/em\u003e, where Whitfield explores the enigmatic life and profound artistry of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century's foremost painters. Through her eloquent prose, she unravels the complexities of Bacon's art, making it accessible and fascinating to both art aficionados and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhitfield's works are celebrated for their clarity and depth, perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their appreciation for cultural icons and artistic expression. With each book, she invites readers on a journey to discover the passions, struggles, and triumphs of legendary figures in the world of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inside-francis-bacon-by-joyce-h-townsend-9780500971062","title":"Inside Francis Bacon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third instalment in the Bacon Estate's groundbreaking series discloses the most exciting new research and information to emerge in many years on this elusive artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree of the essays, by Francesca Pipe, Sophie Pretorius and Martin Harrison, are based on archives recently added to the collection of the Estate of Francis Bacon. Very little is known about Bacon's early career, and the diaries of his two first patrons provide a far deeper understanding of his formative years than has been accessible hitherto. Especially revelatory are the extensive records kept over a long period by Bacon's doctor, Paul Brass: what they reveal will revolutionise thinking on Bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Whitfield sheds new light on both Bonnard and Bacon; she has identified concerns the two artists shared that will surprise as well as enlighten. Joyce Townsend draws on her scientific and technical investigations into Tate's most important Bacon paintings to advance significant new information about Bacon's methods. Christopher Bucklow is an expert on Japanese art, which forms an important, if unexpected, aspect of his rethinking of the metaphor system in Bacon's paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362661843180,"sku":"9780500971062","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9531483482366.jpg?v=1772898822"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sarah-whitfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}