Delphi Complete Works of Auguste Rodin (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: The founder of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin was a late nineteenth century pioneer, whose work changed the course of the history of art. His greatest achievement was the restoration of the role of ancient sculpture, showing that a modern artist could capture the physical and intellectual force of a subject, while freeing the artistic medium from the repetition of traditional patterns. Rodin’s enduing popularity is often ascribed to his emotion-laden representations of ordinary men and women and his ability to find beauty and pathos. Masterpieces such as ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker’ are widely used outside the fine arts as symbols of human emotion, transcending the sculptor’s medium and helping us to understand the fundamental essence of being a human. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Rodin’s collected works, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * A wide selection of sculptures – over 300 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Rodin’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smartphones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Easily locate the artworks you wish to view * Includes Rodin's book ‘Art’ – explore his unique view of an artist’s role * Features two bonus biographies CONTENTS: The Highlights Man with the Broken Nose (1864) Suzon (1873) The Age of Bronze (1876) The Gates of Hell (1880) The Thinker (1880) Eve (1881) Ugolino and His Sons (1881) The Kiss (1882) Bust of Victor Hugo (1883) Fugitive Love (1887) The Burghers of Calais (1889) Despair (1890) Monument to Balzac (1892-1897) Iris, Messenger of the Gods (1895) Ecclesiastes (c. 1898) The Walking Man (1907) The Sculptures Chronological List of Sculptures Alphabetical List of Sculptures The Book Art: Conversations with Paul Gsell (1911) The Biographies Auguste Rodin: The Man — His Ideas — His Works (1905) by Camille Mauclair Auguste Rodin (1919) by Rainer Maria Rilke