Parkstone Press | ISBN:1844849066 | File Type: PDF, 199 pages | File size: 28.Mb | Jun. 1st, 2011
Artist Monographs: Influenced by both the masters of Antiquity the genius of Michelangelo and Baroque scpture notably Bernini Auguste Rodin 1840 1917 is one of the most renowned artists in history Though Rodin is considered a founder of modern scpture he did not set out to critique past ical traditions Many of his scptures were criticised and considered controversial because of their sensuality or realistic qualities His most original works departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory and embraced the human body celebrated individualism and physicality This book uncovers the life and career of this celebrated artist by exploring his most famous works of art such as the Gates of Hell The Thinker and the infamous The Kiss
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