Essays on Auguste Rodin

Visiting a museum is like a travel to the past. That is because of the diversity of the cultures which can be reflected upon artworks that were made in different times in history. It is also the place where magnificent masterpieces of different artists are highly appreciated by both experts and the common people who just wanted to see the spectacular collections of art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located within the vicinity of New York City. It can be found in a place where people can easily recognize it. The Museum houses different kinds of artwork, ranging ...

Art and Communication

Sculpture is a form of art that includes a variety of techniques and devices, which help to create three-dimensional artworks. There is a wide range of sculptures, which are famous all around the world. However, without any doubts, David by Michelangelo is one of the most recognized and well known sculptures of all times. Today this sculpture is known around the world as the best example of the Renascence Era. It is remarkable that Michelangelo managed to combine a variety of art design principles, while creating David. Unity, grace, realistic shape and balance are easily seen in this sculpture. There is an opinion ...

Auguste Rodin.

Introduction

Auguste Rodin, born Francois-Auguste-Rene Rodin on 12th November, 1840, was a French sculptor. Although he did not consciously set out to break away from the traditional conventions, he is considered the ‘forefather’ of modern sculpture. (Lampert, 17) The purpose of this paper, and due to the size, is to briefly look into the life experiences of Auguste Rodin that influenced his works and also, study the elements of his style as seen in any of his works. The death of his sister Maria, four years later, traumatized him so much that he joined a sacred order. Father ...