Published to accompany an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by two of history's greatest artists. While examining the career of Auguste Rodin, the book discusses his debt to Michelangelo.Prominent scholars elaborate upon Rodin's early departures from traditional academic sculpture and his 1876 trip to Italy. where he came face-to-face with the full force of Michelangelo's work. Essays about works are coupled with color illustrations.
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Published to accompany an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by two of history's greatest artists. While examining the career of Auguste Rodin, the book discusses his debt to Michelangelo.Prominent scholars elaborate upon Rodin's early departures from traditional academic sculpture and his 1876 trip to Italy. where he came face-to-face with the full force of Michelangelo's work. Essays about works are coupled with color illustrations.
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New in New jacket. Brand new book, still sealed in publisher's shrink wrap. Published to accompany an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by two of history's greatest artists, this book examines the pivotal career of Auguste Rodin and his acknowledged debt to Michelangelo. Texts by prominent scholars discuss Rodin's early departures from the idealized figures of traditional academic sculpture as well as his 1876 visit to Italy, where for the first time he was confronted with the full force of Michelangelo's work. Discussions of individual works are accompanied by full-color illustrations. Bibliography.
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New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English. 236 pp. With 143 ills. (56 col. ). 23 x 16 cm. --with a bonus offer--; 1.05 x 8.67 x 6.17 Inches.