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Rodin Museum - Day 3I had been to the Rodin Museum on a previous visit to Paris and knew that my wife would love it. Rodin is considered the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo, and we understand why after being awed by the power and poignancy of his work. I took many photos of Rodin's work at the Rodin Museum, but because of copyright restrictions, I cannot show them here. Instead, I have provided links to online photographs of Rodin's sculptures discussed below.
Rodin’s “The Hand of God,” represents divine creation, and the smooth, white emerging forms held by the hand are the bodies of the first man and woman. This work has had wide appeal. To view a photo, click on The Hand of God. Rodin’s “The Kiss” was inspired by Dante's tale of Paolo and Francesca, lovers entwined for eternity in the Inferno. To view a photo, click on The Kiss. Rodin’s “The Walking Man” is considered to be one of Rodin's most innovative works. It focuses on the body's suggested sense of motion. To view a photo, click on The Walking Man. When he finished Balzac, which, according to art historians, remains the incontestable point of departure for modern sculpture, Rodin declared, "It is now that I would like to begin work." To view a photo, click on Balzac. Rodin’s “The Three Shades” consists of Rodin's figure of Adam in three casts. To view a photo, click on The Three Shades. Rodin’s “The Burghers of Calais” tells a story of incredible pathos. Besieged by the armies of King Edward III, the City of Calais surrendered after heroic resistance in 1347. The King consented to spare the lives of the population only on condition that the keys of The City should be brought to him by six burghers prepared to die. In this famous sculpture, Rodin shows the heroes trudging up the path that leads to their doom. Critics say that, in its truth to life, this moving scene achieves greatness. To view a photo, click on Rodin’s “The Gates of Hell” is a monumental door decorated with low reliefs inspired by Dante’s The Divine Comedy. A number of Rodin’s other works, including “The Three Shades” and “The Thinker” are incorporated. To view a photo, click on The Gates of Hell. “The Thinker,” Rodin’s most famous work, is the image of Man mediating in the face of his destiny. The statue was intended to represent Dante himself at the top of the door of the “Gates of Hell” reflecting on the lower scenes of the door. To view a photo, click on The Thinker. Upon emerging from the back of the museum building, one is greeted by the beautiful terrace and garden.
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