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Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) was the foremost sculptor of the
nineteenth century, creating such iconic works as The Kiss,
The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, alongside many
vivid portraits. In this absorbing monograph, Jane Mayo Roos gives
an informative overview of Rodin's life, beliefs and artistic
practice. Roos presents all Rodin's major sculptures in their personal
and historical context, explaining their evolution in an
enlightening profile of this passionate artist.
From his early sculptures made during his pursuit of recognition by the
arts establishment to his high-profile portraits and public
commissions, Rodin's achievement comes across forcefully
in two hundred illustrations. Drawings and contemporary photographs of
maquettes and of the artist in his studio with his work enhance the
reader's understanding of Rodin's vision. The greatest sculptures,
including The Burghers of Calais, The Gates of Hell and
portraits of Victor Hugo and Honore; de Balzac, are thoroughly
examined in terms of their commission, design and making, and
reception by the public and critics.
A very readable introduction to the subject that will also
appeal to specialists for its breadth and insights.
About The Author: Jane Mayo Roos is an award-winning scholar who has published and
lectured widely on the sculpture of Auguste Rodin. Having received her
doctorate from Columbia University, she has been a Professor of Art
History at Hunter College in New York City and a Visiting Lecturer in
Christie's Graduate Programme in Connoisseurship. Her published works
include Rodin's Monument to Victor Hugo (1998), as well as books and
essays on Aedouard Manet, Claude Monet, Camille Claudel, and Stephane
Mallarme.
ISBN: 9780714841489
ISBN-10: 071484148X
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 208
Published: 30th March 2010
Dimensions (cm): 29.0 x 25.9
x 2.9
Weight (kg): 29.8
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