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LoC No.: 12027821
Title: Art
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "Art" by Auguste Rodin is a philosophical treatise on the nature of art written in the early 20th century. The work explores Rodin's thoughts and musings on artistic creation, emphasizing the importance of beauty, expression, and the inner truth of subjects. It serves as both a personal manifesto and a reflective critique of contemporary views on art. The opening of "Art" begins with a vivid description of Rodin's idyllic surroundings near Paris, where he expresses his discontent with the modern world's dismissal of art in favor of material pursuits. Engaging in dialogue with his friend Paul Gsell, Rodin laments how contemporary society has lost its connection to beauty and contemplation, viewing art as an outdated interest. He emphasizes that true art is born from a deep appreciation of nature and the human experience, suggesting that the importance of artistic expression transcends mere functionality and utility. This sets a contemplative tone for the rest of the book, inviting readers to reflect on the role of art in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917
Editor: Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947
Translator: Fedden, Katharine Waldo Douglas, 1870-1939
EBook No.: 59799
Published: Jun 24, 2019
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Art
Subject: Artists
Subject: Sculpture
Subject: Artists -- France -- Interviews
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12027821
Title: Art
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Art" by Auguste Rodin is a philosophical treatise on the nature of art written in the early 20th century. The work explores Rodin's thoughts and musings on artistic creation, emphasizing the importance of beauty, expression, and the inner truth of subjects. It serves as both a personal manifesto and a reflective critique of contemporary views on art. The opening of "Art" begins with a vivid description of Rodin's idyllic surroundings near Paris, where he expresses his discontent with the modern world's dismissal of art in favor of material pursuits. Engaging in dialogue with his friend Paul Gsell, Rodin laments how contemporary society has lost its connection to beauty and contemplation, viewing art as an outdated interest. He emphasizes that true art is born from a deep appreciation of nature and the human experience, suggesting that the importance of artistic expression transcends mere functionality and utility. This sets a contemplative tone for the rest of the book, inviting readers to reflect on the role of art in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917
Editor: Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947
Translator: Fedden, Katharine Waldo Douglas, 1870-1939
EBook No.: 59799
Published: Jun 24, 2019
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Art
Subject: Artists
Subject: Sculpture
Subject: Artists -- France -- Interviews
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.