Auguste Rodin

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Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was the foremost sculptor of the nineteenth century, creating such iconic works as The Kiss , The Thinker and The Gates of Hell , alongside many vivid portraits. In this absorbing monograph, Jane Mayo Roos gives an informative overview of Rodin's life, beliefs and artistic practice.

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When one is born a beggar : The Early Years -- Out of Obscurity : The Lessons of Michelangelo -- 'The Divine Role of Sculpture' : Of Monuments and Materials -- Living with Dante : The Gates of Hell and Rodin's Portraits of the 1880s -- Beyond the Gates : 'Obsession, Celebrity and The Burghers of Calais' -- Monumental Politics : Hugo, Balzac and the 'Rock-Trapped'Years -- The Great Master : Eros and Worldwide Fame.