02299cam a22003733u 4500 59799 UtSlPG 20260610134358.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12027821 UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Rodin, Auguste, 1840-1917 Art Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-24 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) "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Gsell, Rodin laments how contemporary society has lost its connection to beauty and contemplation, viewing art as an outdated interest.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.) Original publication data not identified Art Artists Sculpture Artists -- France -- Interviews Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947 Fedden, Katharine Waldo Douglas, 1870-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59799 100625 100625