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Sculptor · Painter · Printmaker
French sculptor. Known for his works ``The Thinker'' and ``The Gates of Hell,'' he greatly changed the expression of modern sculpture. He is a person who reads 19th century culture and modern art.
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Birth
Meudon
Work
The Thinker
1904
Other
The Gates of Hell
1880–1917
Other
Development of modern sculpture
1880–1917
Cultural event · Leader
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Born in Paris, he continued to engage in craftsmanship and production while distancing himself from the mainstream of art schools. While studying classical sculpture, he moved towards strongly expressing the movement and inner world of the human body.
Through the fluctuations of the surface, seemingly unfinished shapes, and dramatic gestures, he imprints human suffering and thoughts into his sculptures. It was highly valued in national commissions and salon culture, and influenced the next generation of sculpture.
Initially, Rodin's works were criticized for being too realistic and harsh. However, this very expression signaled a shift from classical ideal beauty to a modern image of humanity.
When we study Rodin, we understand that 19th century art modernized by combining realism, symbolism, and personal inner expression. It also serves as a gateway to thinking about changes in art and public monuments since Impressionism. It can also be used for comparison with surrounding areas from the same era.
