Souza, was an indian artist and a founding member of the progressive artists group of bombay. Francis newton souza was born in goa, india, in 1924, and would go on to become one of indias most influential modern painters. Francis newton souza was one of the first painters to achieve international recognition from a newly independent india, as well as a leading figure of its avantgarde movement. He has coauthored with balraj khanna, art of modern india published in 1998. He has organized a number of exhibitions for major artists, including f. Often referred to as the indian picasso, souza became known for his aggressive lines and thick application of color. Francis newton souza the enfant terrible of modern indian art. The life and art of francis newton souza christies. Bridging western and indian modern art book online at best prices in india on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Souza is known for his writings as well, and published several books during his lifetime. As a result of his time spent abroad, souzas style drew heavily from expressionism and art brut.
It included paintings, works on paper, diaries, an unfinished book, an. Souza was a remarkable writer, publishing his semiautobiographical essay in the book words and lines in july 1959. Francis newton souza was one of the first painters to achieve international recognition from a newly independent india, as well as a leading figure of its. He was a founding member of the progressive artists group of bombay, and was the first postindependence indian artist to achieve high recognition in the west. Souza s belief was that art offered the only respite for man who. Francis newton souza 12 april 1924 28 march 2002 was a goan artist. Francis newton souza books and biography waterstones.
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