The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
My Visit Details Visited National Art Gallery on 4rd April, 2017 Exhibition of the Art of Augustine Rodine under way Exhibition Dates: 23rd January 2017 till the 5th of May, 2017
About the Artist Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917) Born in Paris, France One of the famous Sculptor The Thinker is one of his famous Work
The Thinker Created in 1880 First Named “Poet” Name changed to “The Thinker Depicts a Thinking person
Inspiration of The Thinker Inspired by Greek Sculptures Feature Human Philosophical side of humans Usually made of Marble or Bronze
Techniques used Lost-Wax technique used Artists can make clear sculptures Minute details of art work visible Made of Bronze
Behind the art work In art work, artists convey a message It expresses their inner feelings In The Thinker, the artist want to promote Critical Thinking Humans are more than just material beings Philosophical side of human depicted
The Thinker in Popular Culture Night at the Museum 2 Used in Advertisement Modeled by different people
What I Learnt? I learnt to introspect Get message out of an art work Appreciate the artists Understand different course concepts