Rodin: His Art and His Inspiration [Hardcover]

Catherine Lampert (Author), Antoinette Romain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

The Thinker. The Kiss. Iconic and groundbreaking, Auguste Rodin’s works brought sculpture into the 20th century and established a new sculptural freedom that captures the imaginations of artists even today. In this exquisitely illustrated volume, leading Rodin scholars share new insights on Rodin’s work. Stunning new photographs of sculptures include The Thinker and The Walking Man as well as lesser-known (but no less dramatic) works; the book also includes intriguing photographs by Rodin and his contemporaries.

This is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of sculpture.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

"His art showed a radical absence of decorum," states Lampert in this combined monograph and catalog of a recent exhibit of Auguste Rodin's sculpture and drawings at the Hayward Gallery, London. Generally acknowledged the foremost sculptor of the 19th century, Rodin had enormous influence on all who followed him. Lampert, who considers some of the artist's line drawings and gouaches to be among the "finest and most quintessentially sculptural works on paper ever made," here concentrates on the "cross-fertilization between his drawing and sculpture." The book includes informative data on the 270 entries in the show. There are 400 illustrations, including some photographs never before reproduced. An enlightening one-page article on Rodin and photography ends the catalog. Required reading for Rodin specialists. Gloria K. Rensch, formerly with Vigo Cty. P.L., Terre Haute, Ind.
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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Royal Academy Books (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190397366X
• ISBN-13: 978-1903973660
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,635,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful image filled collection of Rodin's creations., February 24, 1998

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This review is from: Rodin: Sculpture and Drawings (Paperback)

This book contains many wonderful pieces, as well as providing details of Rodin's life during the time he created these enchanting works. I love to turn each page, because his collection always remain fresh and exciting...Jasmine

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CAMILLE, June 2, 2007

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Neville E. Hale "the Rodin Quest" (Collingwood, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rodin: Sculpture and Drawings (Paperback)

As a Rodin researcher, I find Catharine Lampert's book extremely useful as a reference. It is very insightful in providing three-dimensional characterization, particularly to Camille Claudel who played such an important part in influencing Rodin's style in the 1880's, serving both as a detailer (hands and feet) of his own works, a model and his lover while continuing to become a better and better sculptor in her own right. The book is a beautiful publication worthy of coffee-table display. The lure of the coffee table, however should be balanced by the posible reactions of those who may flip it open towards the end. Here one finds many of his drawings. Wonderful though they and his style are in the drafting field, there are quite a number of sketches that are also extremely explicit . I would not want my grandchildren to be 'hit' by these. Buy the book by all means but be forewarned to display, or not display, according to the company that surround your coffee table. Neville Hale, author "The Rodin Quest" listed by Amazon.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, June 15, 2009

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M. Hoskin (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rodin: His Art and His Inspiration (Hardcover)

Reviewed several Rodin books before choosing this one. Our friends said it is outstanding. We shipped it overseas, which was easy and quick with Amazon. Sort of nervous sending international, but no worries.