https://www.spreaker.com/show/auguste-rodin-by-rainer-maria-rilke-1875Rilke examines Rodin’s development as an artist, his methods of working, and the ideas behind sculptures that changed the course of modern art. He pays particular attention to Rodin’s intense observation of the human body, describing how gesture, movement, surface, and emotion become inseparable in his work.
The book also reflects Rilke’s own interest in the creative process. Through his encounter with Rodin, he explores the patience, concentration, and dedication required to produce meaningful art.
Combining biography, criticism, and poetic reflection, *Auguste Rodin* offers listeners a distinctive introduction to both the sculptor and the philosophy behind his work. This audiobook is an excellent choice for anyone interested in art history, sculpture, creativity, and the relationship between artists and their craft.
]]>enArtsCopyright Mentor New Yorkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cec477dfb94a3ec4545f8d6bf14f320.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/auguste-rodin-by-rainer-maria-rilke-1875Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:14:06 +0000Mentor New YorkMentor New Yorkfeeds@spreaker.comRodin has pronounced Rilke's essay the supreme interpretation of his work. (From the translators’ Preface) Auguste Rodin, 1840-1917, was a French sculptor. Although Rodin is generally considered the progenitor of modern sculpture, he did not set out...Rilke examines Rodin’s development as an artist, his methods of working, and the ideas behind sculptures that changed the course of modern art. He pays particular attention to Rodin’s intense observation of the human body, describing how gesture, movement, surface, and emotion become inseparable in his work.
The book also reflects Rilke’s own interest in the creative process. Through his encounter with Rodin, he explores the patience, concentration, and dedication required to produce meaningful art.
Combining biography, criticism, and poetic reflection, *Auguste Rodin* offers listeners a distinctive introduction to both the sculptor and the philosophy behind his work. This audiobook is an excellent choice for anyone interested in art history, sculpture, creativity, and the relationship between artists and their craft.
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