Auguste Rodin (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) - Softcover

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Rilke, Rainer Maria

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9780486447209: Auguste Rodin (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
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ISBN 10: 0486447200 ISBN 13: 9780486447209
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2006

Synopsis

"Rilke's observations are wonderfully astute. For readers interested in either [sculpture or poetry], this volume is a treat." — The Christian Science Monitor
During the early 1900s, the great German poet lived and worked in Paris with Auguste Rodin. In a work as revealing of its author as it is of his famous subject, Rainer Maria Rilke examines Rodin's life and work, and explains the often elusive connection between the creative forces that drive timeless literature and great art.
Rilke served for several years as Rodin's secretary — living in the sculptor's workshops, watching the shaping of his creations, and discussing his views and ideas. Written in 1903 and 1907, these essays about the master's work and development as an artist mark Rilke's entry into the world of letters. Rodin himself paid the poet the ultimate tribute, declaring these meditations the supreme interpretation of his work. This excellent translation, complemented by 33 illustrations, will fascinate students of literature, philosophy, and art history.

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From the Publisher

· Over 100 drawings and cutouts

· Rodin shows the female nude form in its beauty and simplicity

· Wonderful collection of Rodin’s late work

About the Author

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is one of France’s most revered artists. His works are distinguished by their stunning strength and realism. He was strongly influenced by the works of Michelangelo, and his pursuit of realism resulted in accusations that he had used a live model as a cast for his sculpture, The Age of Bronze. Among his most famous works are his monuments The Burghers of Calais, his statues St. John the Baptist Preaching, Eve, The Thinker, and The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. In 1916 Rodin donated his entire estate to the French government stipulating that they establish a permanent museum dedicated to his work. The Musee Rodin is located in the Rodin’s Paris home, and the works still displayed in their original settings.

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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486447200
ISBN 13 
9780486447209
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
112
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