Rodin Notes · His Life and Works

Author: Judith Cladel
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Reading The Notebooks of Rodin makes our past vague understanding of Rodin clearer. "Rodin was a poet, a seer, a serious craftsman in art, working like a farmer, close to the earth, like the painter Millet; a natural person, bringing a stubborn character from nature; a man praised and sensitive to sorrow, an unbalanced person, a person tense to the point of illness, like Heine in self-reflection; a man who loved life and was full of imagination; a interpreter of Baudelaire, who grasped Dante's 'divinity' and expressed nature directly with his passion; a sculptor tormented spiritually, pouring rhythm into his works." "He was a genius, a melancholic, magical, and resilient person." The Notebooks of Rodin records and reflects on every meticulously carved work of Rodin. The words are fresh, rich in romantic color, and filled with a strong literary atmosphere. The reading process is like immersing oneself in the world Rodin comprehended, not only appreciating the poetic language but also experiencing the dedication of Rodin as an artist, pouring his entire soul into art. Especially when facing different social pressures and resisting various preachings, Rodin's resilience more profoundly reflects the noble sentiments of an artist! No wonder his secretary, Judith Cladel, could devote all her energy to editing and publishing Rodin's notebooks. This is a reflection of the artist's personal charm and a realization that transcends life.