Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a radical sculptor whose unorthodox approach to sculpture-making provided a definitive break in the history of Western sculpture. Although much of his commercial success was based on the bronze and marble versions of his work, Rodin's greatest talent was as a modeller who captured movement, emotion, light and volume in clay and plaster, to challenge traditional conceptions of beauty and perfection.
In line with new thinking on Rodin, this book explores the artist's use of plaster, a material which demonstrates his interest in creating sculptures that are never completed, always becoming. United by their materiality, fragile and experimental pieces are explored alongside new readings of some of Rodin's iconic works, and a selection of his watercolour drawings. Including an exclusive contribution from sculptor Phyllida Barlow, The Making of Rodin sheds light on the artist's use of materials, his unique way of working, and his imaginative use of photography, revealing how Rodin reinvented sculpture for the modern age - and why his work continues to enthral and provoke to this day.
With:
Phyllida Barlow, Sophie Biass-Fabiani Edited by:
Nabila Abdel Nabi, Chloé Ariot, Achim Borchardt-Hume Imprint: Tate Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 249mm,
Width: 189mm,
ISBN:9781849766753 ISBN 10: 1849766754 Pages: 224 Publication Date:27 August 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Nabila Abdel Nabi is Curator of International Art at Tate Modern. Achim Borchardt-Hume is Director of Exhibitions and Programmes at Tate Modern.