{"product_id":"9788417930141","title":"Nature and beauty","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNature and Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet profound work, Auguste Rodin, one of the most influential sculptors in history, shares his personal vision on the essence of art and beauty. Far from classical canons, Rodin defends an aesthetic based on truth, expression, and character. The reader will find a passionate essay that invites reflection on what makes a work truly valuable, dismantling ideas of superficial \"prettiness\" to embrace the authentic and the expressive as the true driving force of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature and Beauty collects Auguste Rodin's reflections on the relationship between art and truth. For the artist, beauty does not lie in superficial appearance or the search for what is pleasant, but in the work's ability to reveal an inner or outer truth. Rodin maintains that what is ugly in art is everything that lacks character: the false, the artificial, and that which pretends to be beautiful without being expressive. The book is a manifesto against triviality and affectation, arguing that art should be a mirror of the soul and human nature, without concessions to false grace or aimless smiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthenticity as the foundation of artistic beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the artificial and superficial in art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpression of inner and outer truth as an aesthetic criterion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter and truthfulness versus the mere appearance of beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefense of sincere art, free from conventionalisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at art lovers, art history students, artists, and creators who seek to understand the aesthetic philosophy of one of the great masters of sculpture. It is also of interest to any reader who wishes to reflect on the nature of beauty and artistic expression beyond traditional canons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct and personal view from Auguste Rodin on art and aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to distinguishing between authentic beauty and superficiality in works of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the value of truth and character in artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA short but intense text, ideal for thought-provoking reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Rodin, Auguste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: ART HISTORY \/ ART STYLES AND DESIGN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature and Beauty is an essential title for those who wish to know Rodin's aesthetic thought in his own words. His direct approach and his defense of authenticity over artifice make it relevant reading for both specialists and art enthusiasts alike. The paperback edition from Casimiro Libros makes it accessible, offering a text of great conceptual density in a manageable and affordable format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407387779419,"sku":"9788417930141","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793014.jpg?v=1781854198","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930141","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}