Rodin
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A landmark work in art history and biography, this authoritative volume chronicles the life and revolutionary genius of Auguste Rodin, the French sculptor widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. Bernard Champigneulle presents a richly detailed account of Rodin's artistic evolution, tracing his journey from obscure beginnings to the creation of monumental masterpieces such as The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Burghers of Calais. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible warmth, the text illuminates the turbulent passions, creative struggles, and bold innovations that defined Rodin's career and permanently transformed the world of sculpture. Champigneulle also situates Rodin within the broader cultural and artistic currents of late 19th- and early 20th-century Europe, illustrating how his work broke decisively from academic tradition to embrace raw emotion and dynamic form. This is an essential read for art lovers, students of sculpture, and anyone captivated by the intersection of artistic vision and human experience.
Author: Bernard Champigneulle
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, Thames and Hudson
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in art history and biography, this authoritative volume chronicles the life and revolutionary genius of Auguste Rodin, the French sculptor widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. Bernard Champigneulle presents a richly detailed account of Rodin's artistic evolution, tracing his journey from obscure beginnings to the creation of monumental masterpieces such as The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Burghers of Calais. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible warmth, the text illuminates the turbulent passions, creative struggles, and bold innovations that defined Rodin's career and permanently transformed the world of sculpture. Champigneulle also situates Rodin within the broader cultural and artistic currents of late 19th- and early 20th-century Europe, illustrating how his work broke decisively from academic tradition to embrace raw emotion and dynamic form. This is an essential read for art lovers, students of sculpture, and anyone captivated by the intersection of artistic vision and human experience.