Paris/Bruxelles: Autour de Rodin et Meunier (PocheCouleur) (French Edition)

There have always been political, economic and artistic links between France and the Netherlands. Especially in the southern regions which became Belgium in the 20th century. These countries, because of their location, often served as lands of asylum to the inhabitants of neighbouring nations. With the era of industrialisation, and the upheaval of established social structures, art was no longer the property of a bourgeois class and official structures. Great creators are often of modest origin, and frequently reject what formal education they have received in favour of unbridled expression. In the domain of sculpture, the genius of Rodin and Meunier are fine examples. How did Art become social? How did it make its way into everyday life to become Art Nouveau? This volume discusses these issues, explaining mechanisms by which creative forces engendered a new conception of 20th-century art.