From Library Journal
Published in conjunction with a 1991-92 German exhibition, this volume focuses on erotic motifs in the sculpture and drawings of Rodin (1840-1917). Eight European and American authors consider various aspects of this lifelong undercurrent in Rodin's artistic and personal activities, including his relationship with Camille Claudel (subject of a recent film and exhibition in her own right). The plates are of good quality. A worthwhile addition to the extensive Rodin bibliography, providing historical perspective on the current debate about objectionable art and multiple illuminations of an essential element in a great sculptor's art.
- Jack Perry Brown, Art Inst. of Chicago Lib.
Rainer Crone: Prof. of art history in Ludwig-Maximiian University of München
Siegfried Salzmann: Director of Wilhelm-Lehmbruck-Museums in Duisburg (1971-1984) and the Kunsthalle Bremen (1985-1993)
David Moos is Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
Claudie Judrin, head curator of Rodin's drawings and watercolors in Musee Rodin
Kirk Varne...