The great French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) brought sculpture into the twentieth century and established a new sculptural freedom which continues to haunt artists' imaginations to this day. Charting the career of this groundbreaking artist, with chapters written by leading scholars, this beautifully illustrated book is the catalogue of a unique exhibition which draws heavily on the rich collection held at the Musee Rodin in Paris. Lavishly illustrated with stunning new photography of famous works (such as The Thinker and The Kiss), as well as many unusual and dramatic works never shown outside France, the book also features photographs by the artist and his contemporaries. This is an essential buy for anyone interested in the history of sculpture.