Discover the Powerful World of Auguste Rodin!
Rodin
Photography by Ilse Schneider-Lengyel
Introduction by Sommerville Story
Phaidon Publishers
Powerful, expressive, turbulent, emotional—words that perfectly describe the revolutionary sculptures of Auguste Rodin. As the founder of modern sculpture, he captured the raw essence of the human form and emotion like no one before him. This classic coffee table book brings you face to face with his iconic masterpieces: from the pensive Thinker and the sensual Kiss, to the monumental Gates of Hell and the controversial Monument to Balzac.
Stunning full-page black-and-white and sepia photographs reveal the deep, pocketed surfaces and dynamic movements that make Rodin's work so unique.
A timeless tribute to the master who forever changed traditional sculpture!
Full of breathtaking reproductions and insightful texts about his life, technique, and quest for realism and expression.
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height31 cmWidth23 cmDepth2 cm