Rodin & Eros / Pascal Bonafoux ; translated by David H. Wilson
2013, 1st edition. London ; New York : Thames & Hudson. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Item #336842
ISBN: 9780500239001
Physical description: 271 pages: illustrations (chiefly color); 21 cm. Notes:
"With 156 illustrations, 140 in colour." Original edition published in 2012 in Paris by La Martinie ère. Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Introduction and instructions for use -- A lesson how to read a sculpture -- Red 1871 -- The kiss a landmark work -- Heresy 1871 -- Modesty 1877 -- Shunga 1877 -- Ideal 1880 -- Hell 1881 -- Sin 1882 -- Sacher-Masoch 1882 -- Liberty 1882 -- Bodies 1884 -- Fauns 1884 -- Dante 1885 -- Aurora 1885 -- Frogs 1885 -- Lust 1885 -- Beauty 1885 -- Virginity 1885 -- Ho ôtel de Biron 1885 -- Lovers 1886 -- Substance 1887 -- Desire 1888 -- Metamorphosis 1889 -- Titles 1890 -- References 1891 -- Masturbation 1891 -- Flesh 1891 -- Shell 1896 -- Buttocks 1899 -- Clitoris 1900 -- Bilitis 1900 -- Sappho 1900 -- Vagina 1900 -- Imprints 1904 -- Leaves 1905 -- Dancers 1906 -- Shadows 1908 -- Ladies of society 1908 -- Pygmalion 1909 -- Venus 1910 -- Sketches 1911.
Subjects: Rodin, Auguste 1840-1917 Criticism and interpretation. Sculpture, French 19th century. Sex in art. Erotic sculpture, French. Art and Design. Genre: Bibliography. Criticism, interpretation, etc. Illustrated.
Price: €25.00