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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A must for all Rodin fans! Rodin comes alive as he speaks with Paul Gsell about his views on art and artists. He discusses realism, drawing, colour and how he achieves his aims. The reader feels that the discussion between Rodin/Gsell is honest - these were the days before media manipulation and Gsell is unafraid to confront the master on such things as form, nature and content. The photographs are absolutely stunning. A lush little book where you feel you are speaking to,and hearing the master himself. An incredible, concise book that is used for critiques by other biographers. This one is the nearest to hearing Rodin speak.
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Rodin's Insight into Art
22 May 2000
Format:Paperback
The nineteenth century French sculptor, Auguste Rodin reveals his keen insights on sculpture and art in general in this short and highly readable volume.
Rodin discusses beauty and nature as well as the art of the past, the Greeks and the Renaissance. The student will get an idea for how Rodin worked as well as what he believed to be the role of the artist and the goal of true art.
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A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF RODIN'S SAYINGS
27 Jan 2012
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This book offers a rare selection of quotable statements by Rodin regarding the purposes of art and of the artistic life. Among other things, what makes this collection notable is a lengthy dinner interview with the artist which reads like a contemporary Q&A style news report. Humble and unbuttoned, we are given an informal lesson by the master on the several ways in which the artist serves humanity. Eloquent and wise, Rodin was a remarkable thinker with an ability to see well beyond his age. Like his art his thoughts are timeless and for that reason are always relevant. My only criticism of the book lies in the marginal quality of the black and white images. These could have been printed on better quality paper--as it is the halftones sink into the paper and lose clarity and intensity. However, I did not buy this book for the reproductions but for the artist's sage comments. If one is seeking wisdom, this book is a great value. William J. Havlicek PhD
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