Rodin, Auguste 1840-1917 creator Gsell, Paul 1870-1947 Fedden, Katharine Waldo Douglas 1870-1939 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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Gsell, Rodin laments how contemporary society has lost its connection to beauty and contemplation, viewing art as an outdated interest.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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Art Artists Sculpture Artists -- France -- Interviews N Original publication data not identified 12027821 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59799 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59799 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134358.0 59799