Rodin on Art and Artists (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) - Softcover

Rodin, Auguste

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486244873 ISBN 13: 9780486244877

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2009

Synopsis

The greatest sculptor of the nineteenth century discusses his philosophy of life with a close friend in this fascinating and informative artistic testament. Auguste Rodin spoke candidly to his protégé, Paul Gsell, who recorded the master's thoughts not only about the technical secrets of his craft, but also about its aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings.
Here is the real Rodin—relaxed, intimate, open, and charming—offering a wealth of observations on the relationship of sculpture to poetry, painting, theater, and music. He also makes perceptive comments on Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, and other great artists, and he shares revealing anecdotes about Hugo, Balzac, and others who posed for him. Seventy-six superb illustrations of the sculptor's works complement the text, including St John the Baptist Preaching, The Burghers of Calais, The Thinker, and many others, along with a selection of exuberant drawings and prints. 

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Language Notes:

Text: English, French (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0486244873
• ISBN 13: 9780486244877
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 119