Auguste Rodin: The Man - His Ideas - His Works

This volume offers a rich portrait of Auguste Rodin that goes beyond the usual biographical sketches. Drawing on extensive conversations with the sculptor and a collection of rare photographs, the author presents both the man and the mind behind some of the most celebrated works of modern sculpture. Listeners will hear how Rodin’s ideas about form, movement, and emotion shaped his groundbreaking pieces, from the early busts to the ambitious studies that prefigured his later monuments.

Unlike many reverent tributes, the book delves into the technical side of Rodin’s practice, explaining his approach to modeling, his use of the chisel, and the way he assembled fragments into unified wholes. The narrative lets Rodin speak for himself, offering direct quotations that illuminate his artistic philosophy. By the end of the first act, listeners gain a clear sense of why Rodin was considered a renovator of sculpture, setting the stage for deeper exploration in the chapters to follow.