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Rodin

Name: Rodin
Author: Alfred E. Elsen

Alfred E. Elsen,

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Rodin

Alfred E. Elsen,

About this book

Rodin by Alfred E. Elsen is a masterful study of the life and work of Auguste Rodin, the French sculptor who revolutionized modern sculpture with his expressive forms and bold naturalism. Published in 1963, Elsen's book combines scholarly insight with an accessible style, offering both art historians and general readers an engaging introduction to Rodin's artistic genius and lasting influence.

Elsen traces Rodin's development from his early struggles to gain acceptance in the rigid world of 19th-century French academic art, to his eventual recognition as one of the most original and daring sculptors of his time. With careful attention to works such as The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell, Elsen analyzes the technical innovations, thematic preoccupations, and emotional intensity that defined Rodin's oeuvre. He also situates Rodin within the cultural and intellectual context of his era, highlighting the artist's connections to literature, philosophy, and shifting ideas about the human body and spirit.

Lavishly illustrated, the book brings Rodin's sculptures vividly to life while also exploring the controversies and triumphs that marked his career. Elsen's clear, thoughtful prose ensures that readers come away with a deep appreciation not only of Rodin's art but also of his role in bridging classical tradition and modern expression. Rodin remains a significant work in English-language art criticism, one that honors both the complexity and the enduring power of a sculptor who transformed stone and bronze into living form.

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