Auguste Rodin
Like some artists, Rodin was not an overnight success. Even though he was rejected numerous times from art schools because of his art style, he prevailed in the end. Rodin, like many artists, got their inspiration from other great and famous artists. In Rodin's case, his inspiration came from Michelangelo. In Rodin's more famous works, one can see the similarities between the two artists' artwork. Rodin's parents were not wealthy, therefore, he was not able to attend an art school of his choice. His father, however, did send him to Petite École, "a training ground for commercial draftsman and practiciens--cutters and finishers of work in stone" (Hale 38). At the age of seventeen, Rodin won his first prize for a clay model and he came in second place for one of his drawings. His teachers at Petite École encouraged him to "try for the Grande École des Beaux-Arts" (Hale 39). He applied, but was not accepted. Not giving up hope, Rodin applied two more times, but was rejected. Determined to make a living, he worked for a large commercial designer. It was there, that he created numerous objects with his hands; anything from masks of gods to cupids. This is where he began to see that he had a future in what he loved the
highly personal, intoxicating memory of what it was like to experience great art" (Lampert 12-13). exhibitions, Rodin aged thirty-five, had set out on foot. His avowed intention was to results in very deep shadows in the hollow of the chest and under the leg...we notice that Once again, Michelangelo's work can be seen in Rodin's Faun and Child. The Faun and Child was designed in December 1882, and is almost a replica of Michelangelo's sketch of the prophet Jechonius. Both adult figures have their heads looking back, as if both guardian and child are in danger. Secondly, the guardian is holding the child with his/her left arm. Lastly, it seems as though the children are either reaching or looking at something that they yearn for. Lastly, The Three Shadows is one that I find very interesting. One says:
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Approximate Word count = 2568
Approximate Pages = 10 (250 words per page double spaced)
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