The Art of Rodin

By Louis Weinberg

Book Overview

The Art of Rodin by Louis Weinberg is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The book begins with an introduction to Rodin's early life and influences, including his training as a sculptor and his exposure to the works of Michelangelo and other Renaissance masters. From there, Weinberg explores Rodin's most famous works, including The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell, as well as lesser-known pieces.Throughout the book, Weinberg provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Rodin's sculptures, placing them in their historical and artistic context. He also discusses the techniques and materials used by Rodin, as well as the challenges he faced in creating some of his most ambitious works.The Art of Rodin is illustrated with numerous photographs and sketches of Rodin's sculptures, as well as images of his studio and other relevant locations. The book also includes a bibliography and index for further research.Overall, The Art of Rodin is an informative and engaging exploration of one of the most important sculptors of the modern era, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history or sculpture.1918. The volume is comprised of a series of photos of sculptures by Rodin, poet and philosopher, sublime genius, and master sculptor. Rodin is considered to be one of France's greatest artists. No other modern artist has been so controversial, yet had such extravagant epithets and honors, nor had such international impact. A substantial introduction is provided by Louis Weinberg.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162646691
• ISBN13: 9781162646695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"