Rodin and Michelangelo: A Study in Artistic Inspiration

By Flavio Fergonzi and Christoper Riopelle Fergonzi, Flavio with Maria Mimita Lamberti, Pina Ragionieri

Book Overview

Published to accompany an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by two of history's greatest artists. While examining the career of Auguste Rodin, the book discusses his debt to Michelangelo. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087633110X
• ISBN13: 9780876331101
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Philadelphia Museum (PA)
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book with fine color plates.

This is a welcome addition to the literature on Rodin, but what really distinguishes this book is the quality of reproductions. Particularly noteworthy are the small Michelangelo studies (drawings and especially a great wax figure and a woodcarved Crucifixion) and the Rodin gouache drawings, and his small plaster maquettes. Lastly you can truly see the patinas on the Rodin bronzes. I highly recommend this-- its production values are high.

A great book

I have read a few books about Rodin and Michelangelo ( like James S. Ackerman's book )and I really enjoyed this book. It is a solid book, it has full-color images, and I recommend it to any art lover.