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Auguste Rodin (1903)

by Rainer Maria Rilke

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Influenced by the masters of Antiquity, the genius of Michelangelo and Baroque sculpture, particularly of Bernini, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is one of the most renowned artists in history. Though Rodin is considered a founder of modern sculpture, he did not set out to critique past classical traditions. Many of his sculptures were criticised and considered controversial because of their sensuality or hyperrealist qualities. His most original works departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory, and embraced the human body, celebrating individualism and physicality. This book uncovers the life and career of this highly acclaimed artist by exploring his most famous works of art, such as the Gates of Hell, The Thinker and the infamous The Kiss.… (more)
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A dolgozó test éppen úgy tárulkozott ki előtte, mint korábban a szerelmes test. Az élet új kinyilatkoztatása ez. Ám ez az alkotó annyira a maga dolgai közt él, annyira a saját művei mélységében, hogy kinyilatkoztatásokat nem is képes felfogni másként, mint saját művészete egyszerű eszközeivel. Új élet, ez az ő számára végső fokon: csak új felületek, új mozdulatok. Így vált egyszerűvé körülötte minden. Többé már nem tévedhet. Rodinnak ez a fejlődése útmutatás ebben a tanácstalan korban minden művészetnek. Egyszer majd felismerik, mi tette olyan naggyá ezt a nagy művészt: az, hogy munkás volt, s nem vágyott másra, csak arra, hogy minden erejével behatolhasson szerszáma közönséges és kemény munkájának titkaiba. Ebben volt némi lemondás is az életről, de éppen ezzel a türelemmel nyerte el az életet: mert vésőjéhez odasereglett a világ.
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Rainer Maria Rilkeprimary authorall editionscalculated
Betz, MauriceTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Colum, PadraicIntroductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Eastman, MichaelPhotographersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Gass, William H.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Houston, Gertrude CraigTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lemont, JessieTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Slager, DanielTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Trausil, HansTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Influenced by the masters of Antiquity, the genius of Michelangelo and Baroque sculpture, particularly of Bernini, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is one of the most renowned artists in history. Though Rodin is considered a founder of modern sculpture, he did not set out to critique past classical traditions. Many of his sculptures were criticised and considered controversial because of their sensuality or hyperrealist qualities. His most original works departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory, and embraced the human body, celebrating individualism and physicality. This book uncovers the life and career of this highly acclaimed 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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