Artist's interpretations of the world are shaped by their time + place, + it is important for the audience to have an understanding of this, as demonstrated y the artworks + times of Artemisia Gentileschi + Francis Bacon. Their artworks reflect their respective views + interpretations of the world in which they lived, + by familiarizing themselves with these views, interpretations and social contexts, the audience can gain a far greater understanding of these works. The art of Artemesia Gentileschi provide …showed first 75 words of 870 total…

…showed last 75 words of 870 total…a painter in the context of a static, inward-looking + often exclusive art community - something he fought hard against. Bacon's paintings were not just violent + shocking, they were a comment on the society in which he lived, + studying this society can bring us a greater understanding of the subject matter, techniques + materials he used. In conclusion, audiences can better understand an artwork through learning about the social, political and historical context of its creator's life.