Rodin (The Hermann Genius Pocket Guide) - Brossura

Rodin, Auguste

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ISBN 13: 9798900080253

Casa editrice: Hermann Editions, 2026

Riassunto

Explore the expressive power of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), the French sculptor who revitalized a centuries-old medium and laid the foundations for modern sculpture. This pocket guide introduces Rodin's life and career while revealing what to look for in his animated surfaces, fragmented bodies, dramatic poses, emotional intensity, and remarkable ability to suggest movement in bronze, marble, plaster, and clay. Discover how he drew inspiration from Michelangelo, literature, mythology, and close observation of the human form. Biographical details, memorable anecdotes, a personal portrait, and revealing quotations illuminate his working methods, ambitions, and often-controversial reputation. A spotlight on one of his defining masterpieces examines its creation and enduring impact. Featuring more than 65 full-color reproductions, this compact volume offers an accessible introduction to an artist who transformed sculpture into a profoundly modern language of thought, passion, and physical presence.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor whose expressive treatment of the human body transformed modern sculpture. Rejecting polished academic conventions, he embraced fragmented forms, visibly modeled surfaces, and powerful physical gestures to convey psychological and emotional intensity. His works became cultural icons, while his experimental practice opened new directions for twentieth-century sculpture.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Hermann Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798900080253
• Rilegatura: Tapa blanda
• Numero di pagine: 80
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile