Sir Frances Bacon

Sir Frances Bacon
Our Fellow

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

How does this connect to Worldview Elements?

Geography: He lived in London England. It was a very good place to sell his paintings since it was very busy. He also lived in Berlin and Paris for 2 years.  
Time: In his time people weren't that educated. So when Francis Bacon invented the Scientific Method it expanded the knowledge of the people.  
Beliefs: He was a devout Anglican. (Anglicanism is a tradition within Christianity comprising churches with historical connections to the Church of England or similar beliefs, worship and church structures.) He protested against the church because of the
reformation.  
Values: Francis Bacon's main value was art.  
Knowledge: Francis did not attend art school. He dropped out of Cambridge at the age of 15. He invented the Scientific Method which let people start exploring and experimenting.    
Economy: He sold his paintings in London, England and other places around the world. The places that he went were very populated so it was very easy to sell his paintings.  
Society: He thought that selling paintings would spread knowledge through the society.   

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