Auguste Rodin (Best Of Collection) - Hardcover

Rainer Maria Rilke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844849066 ISBN 13: 9781844849062

Publisher: Parkstone Press, 2011

Synopsis

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<DIV>Influenced by both the masters of Antiquity, the genius of Michelangelo and Baroque sculpture, notably Bernini, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is one of the most renowned artists in history. Though Rodin is considered a founder of modern sculpture, he did not set out to critique past classical traditions. Many of his sculptures were criticised and considered controversial because of their sensuality or realistic qualities. His most original works departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory and embraced the human body, celebrated individualism and physicality.</div> <DIV> </div>

This book uncovers the life and career of this celebrated artist by exploring his most famous works of art such as the Gates of Hell, The Thinker and the infamous The Kiss.

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About this title

About the Author

<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926) was one of the greatest German-language authors of the 20th century. He is renowned for both his poetry and prose.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Parkstone Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844849066
• ISBN 13: 9781844849062
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 200