Synopses & Reviews
"Rilke's observations are wonderfully astute. For readers interested in either [sculpture or poetry], this volume is a treat." and#8212;
The Christian Science MonitorDuring the early 1900s, the great German poet lived and worked in Paris with Auguste Rodin. In a work as revealing of its author as it is of his famous subject, Rainer Maria Rilke examines Rodin's life and work, and explains the often elusive connection between the creative forces that drive timeless literature and great art.
Rilke served for several years as Rodin's secretary and#8212; living in the sculptor's workshops, watching the shaping of his creations, and discussing his views and ideas. Written in 1903 and 1907, these essays about the master's work and development as an artist mark Rilke's entry into the world of letters. Rodin himself paid the poet the ultimate tribute, declaring these meditations the supreme interpretation of his work. This excellent translation, complemented by 33 illustrations, will fascinate students of literature, philosophy, and art history.
Synopsis
Rilke, Rodin's secretary, examines Rodin's life and work, and explains the often elusive connection between the creative forces that drive timeless literature and great art. Written in 1903 and 1907, these essays about the master's work and development as an artist were declared by Rodin himself as the supreme interpretation of his work. 33 illustrations.
Synopsis
In essays as revealing of their author as they are of their subject, Rilke examines Rodin's life and work, and explains the often elusive connection between the creative forces that drive great literature and art.
Table of Contents
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Paolo et Francesca
L'Homme au nez Casse / Man with the Broken Nose
L'Homme des Premiers Ages / Age of Bronze
Saint Jean-Baptiste
La Voix Intand#233;rieure / The Inner Voice
L'and#200;ternel Printemps / Eternal Springtime
L'and#200;ternelle Idole / The Eternal Idol
Le Penseur / The Thinker
La Pensand#233;e / Thought
Dessin / Study
Dessin / Study
Madame Vicuand#241;a
Bust of J. P. Laurens
Monument a Victor Hugo (and#233;bauche) / Monument to Victor Hugo (figure study)
Bourgeois de Calais / The Burghers of Calais
Bourgeois de Calais / The Burghers of Calais
L'Enfant Prodigue / The Prodigal Son
La Tour de Travail / Tower of Labor
and#200;tude de nu pour le Balzac / Nude Study of Balzac
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Balzac
Main / Hand
Clemenceau
Dessin / Study