Auguste Rodin : master of sculpture / Irene Korn.

Author/creator Korn, Irene
Other author Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, N.Y. : Todtri, ©1997.
Description128 pages : chiefly color illustrations, portrait ; 31 cm
Subjects

Contents A man of contrasts -- The early years -- "The gates of hell" and the works it inspired -- Monuments and busts -- Rodin's passion.
Abstract August Rodin was one of the greatest sculptors of the nineteenth century. During his long and prolific career, he was responsible for breaking away from the conventions of French sculpture with his highly realistic and often erotic approach to the human form. With "the Kiss", "the Thinker", and "the Gates of Hell", along with hundreds of other busts, groups, and entwined figures, he discovered new and powerful effects that could be obtained from marble, bronze, sculpture, and plaster. This book explores over sixty of his finest works in beautiful color reproductions. With a comprehensive introduction and expert commentary on the place of each work within the artist's portfolio as well as in relation to the works of Rodin's contemporaries, RODIN makes an excellent tribute to this eternal master. Over 120 beautiful reproductions of Rodin's best work. Expert commentary on the meaning and relevance of Rodin's sculptures.
General noteIncludes index.
ISBN185501887X
ISBN9781855018877
ISBN1577170946
ISBN9781577170945
ISBN9781597642323 (jacket)
ISBN1597642320 (jacket)

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Joyner General Stacks NB553.R7 K67 1997X ✔ Available Place Hold