A profound exploration of raw emotion and physical grace, Rodin: La passion du mouvement is an impressive 224-page monograph dedicated to the monumental work of French master sculptor Auguste Rodin. Written by art historian Dominique Jarrassé and published by Éditions Terrail, this exquisitely curated volume traces Rodin’s revolutionary ability to capture light, shadow, and kinetic energy in bronze and marble.
The book’s jacket features a dramatic close-up of Rodin's evocative Danaïd, beautifully illuminated against a deep, ink-black background. Written in French, the interior features a vast, tactile archive of full-page photographic plates that detail the textures of his clay models and finished masterpieces. With its stark, monochrome cover art and elegant minimalist spine, this substantial volume serves as a high-impact design element—perfect for adding a moody, neoclassical layer to a dark academia library or anchoring a minimalist concrete or stone console table.
Author Dominique Jarrassé
Publisher Éditions Terrail
Period 1993
Pages 224 pages
Language French
Dimensions Approximately 30 cm H x 24 cm W x 2.5 cm D
Materials Soft cover bound volume with original illustrated dust jacket, premium heavy-weight semi-gloss art paper
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. The 224 interior pages and photographic plates remain exceptionally crisp, bright, and securely bound. The color and black-and-white reproductions showcase pristine contrast. The dust jacket is beautifully preserved, displaying only minimal shelf wear along the edges, keeping its high-end gallery aesthetic intact.
A profound exploration of raw emotion and physical grace, Rodin: La passion du mouvement is an impressive 224-page monograph dedicated to the monumental work of French master sculptor Auguste Rodin. Written by art historian Dominique Jarrassé and published by Éditions Terrail, this exquisitely curated volume traces Rodin’s revolutionary ability to capture light, shadow, and kinetic energy in bronze and marble.
The book’s jacket features a dramatic close-up of Rodin's evocative Danaïd, beautifully illuminated against a deep, ink-black background. Written in French, the interior features a vast, tactile archive of full-page photographic plates that detail the textures of his clay models and finished masterpieces. With its stark, monochrome cover art and elegant minimalist spine, this substantial volume serves as a high-impact design element—perfect for adding a moody, neoclassical layer to a dark academia library or anchoring a minimalist concrete or stone console table.
Author Dominique Jarrassé
Publisher Éditions Terrail
Period 1993
Pages 224 pages
Language French
Dimensions Approximately 30 cm H x 24 cm W x 2.5 cm D
Materials Soft cover bound volume with original illustrated dust jacket, premium heavy-weight semi-gloss art paper
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. The 224 interior pages and photographic plates remain exceptionally crisp, bright, and securely bound. The color and black-and-white reproductions showcase pristine contrast. The dust jacket is beautifully preserved, displaying only minimal shelf wear along the edges, keeping its high-end gallery aesthetic intact.
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