Rodin

Synopsis

At his death, Rodin was the most famous artist in the western world, but the critical reception of his works was far from positive. As a sculptor making public works, Rodin was exposed to public criticism. The modernity of his works was ridiculed by critics. The explicit sexuality of the sculpture was often seen as scandalous but contemporary taste was tolerant of the erotic as long as it represented the female form. When Rodin sexualised the male form, critical anger erupted, seeing the sculpture as incomprehensible. Rodin’s career marks the transition from the public role of the 19th-century sculptor to the more private consumption of art.

Series

Modern Art: Practices and Debates, Course A316

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - modern art; Rodin, Auguste; sculpture - French

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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