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Camille: The Life of Camille Claudel, Rodin's Muse and Mistress
Traces the life of the French sculptor, Claudel, describes her stormy relationship with Rodin, and discusses her commitment to an asylum
258 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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May 31, 2009
Camille was such an amazing woman and incredible artist. Her sculptures are definitely my favorite. The ending is so sad, you really feel for her lot in life. I vehemently recommend this book to anyone who studies art or even psychology. If you like/dislike Rodin, it mentions him in the book, too.
January 8, 2018
幾年前看過這本書，現在再次讀它，卡蜜兒的一生真是讓人感慨萬千。
羅丹一直是我喜愛的藝術家之一，卡蜜兒我也不會忘記妳的。為妳與生俱來的天份所震懾。
一本讓人不由得掉下眼淚的書.....
羅丹一直是我喜愛的藝術家之一，卡蜜兒我也不會忘記妳的。為妳與生俱來的天份所震懾。
一本讓人不由得掉下眼淚的書.....
December 14, 2024
3.5 The structure of the book isn’t conducive to a smooth read given its odd intermissions of photographs.
Aside from that the book accurately touches on what I perceive as the crux of Camille’s art as personal and intimate (semi autobiographical) - almost therapeutic direct personal sentiments rather than performing e expressions like Rodin did. As well as the imbalance of her relationship to Rodin. It didn’t go into the toxicity of her family dynamics as much as I hoped but quoted some of her brother’s thinly veiled resentment and pride along with her mother’s harsh criticism and later indifference to her suffering .
Aside from that the book accurately touches on what I perceive as the crux of Camille’s art as personal and intimate (semi autobiographical) - almost therapeutic direct personal sentiments rather than performing e expressions like Rodin did. As well as the imbalance of her relationship to Rodin. It didn’t go into the toxicity of her family dynamics as much as I hoped but quoted some of her brother’s thinly veiled resentment and pride along with her mother’s harsh criticism and later indifference to her suffering .
September 22, 2020
Beautiful. Includes rare pictures of Camille and her works.
December 28, 2024
torture, torture and more this poor woman, what a talent, what a women, wow she had a lot, but lost so much. If you are an art lover and history lover than learning about the life of Camille Claudel is a must and this is a great piece of work to get you started.
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January 2, 2008obsessed over her story, couldn't stop crying for years after seeing the movie
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