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David Sylvester
AuthorBooks · Second hand1924-2001
Anthony David Bernard Sylvester was a British art critic and curator. Although he received no formal education in the arts, during his long career he was influential in promoting modern artists, in particular Francis Bacon, Joan Miró, and Lucian Freud.
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About David Sylvester
Birth
1924
Death
2001
First book
1947
Years writing
54
Anthony David Bernard Sylvester was a British art critic and curator. Although he received no formal education in the arts, during his long career he was influential in promoting modern artists, in particular Francis Bacon, Joan Miró, and Lucian Freud.
David Sylvester was an influential British art critic and author born in London.
His prolific career included the authorship of 56 works focused on art history and design.
He was renowned for his work as an exhibition curator and his ability to analyze great painters.
His book on Henry Moore is considered one of the cornerstones of his bibliography.
Beyond his role as an art historian, Sylvester also ventured into film directing.
