{"product_id":"9788419524164","title":"SCULPTURE AS EMOTION","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSCULPTURE AS EMOTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet intense essay, Medardo Rosso, one of the most radical and influential figures in modern sculpture, expounds his revolutionary conception of art. Moving away from academic rigidity, Rosso defends a sculpture that captures the fleeting essence of emotion and visual impression. Through his writings and reflections, the reader will discover the theoretical foundations of an artist who transformed matter into pure luminous and sentimental vibration, anticipating movements such as Impressionism and Expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book collects the fundamental texts of Medardo Rosso, in which the Italian artist explains his unique creative method and aesthetic philosophy. Rosso maintains that emotion is a fleeing instant that the artist must pursue, capturing not the static form, but the impression that a being or a situation leaves on the spirit. Throughout these pages, the reader will find a passionate defense of sculpture as a medium to express the subjectivity and transience of life, where light, atmosphere, and matter merge to create a work that is not seen, but felt. It is an artistic manifesto that explains why Rosso is considered the precursor to Rodin and a key influence on 20th-century sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCapturing emotion and the instant in sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming academic form in favor of subjective impression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between light, matter, and atmosphere in sculptural work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the artist as a pursuer of the intangible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of Impressionism on sculpture and the renewal of artistic language.\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 artists, sculptors, art historians, and fine arts students who wish to understand the roots of contemporary sculpture. It will also be of great interest to modern art enthusiasts and curious readers who want to delve into the mind of a creator who challenged the conventions of his time. It is an essential read for those seeking deep reflection on the creative process and the nature of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the ideas and manifestos of one of history's most revolutionary sculptors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear understanding of how emotion and transience can be translated into sculptural matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the transition from 19th-century art to sculptural modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective that situates Rosso as a central figure, often overshadowed by Rodin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ROSSO, MEDARDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GENERAL ASPECTS OF ART, ART HISTORY \/ ART AND DESIGN STYLES, FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, SCULPTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CASIMIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 99 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume from Casimiro offers an exceptional opportunity to discover the thinking of Medardo Rosso, an artist whose work and theory are essential to understanding the evolution of modern sculpture. His approach, centered on emotion and visual impression, remains surprisingly current and stimulating. For anyone interested in art, this book is a gateway to a way of understanding artistic creation that transcends technique to become pure sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407378637147,"sku":"9788419524164","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952416.jpg?v=1781853847","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524164","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}