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Auguste Rodin is one of the most famous French sculptors in the world. Although a staunch follower of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Auguste Rodin is often considered as the father of modern sculpture. Was fond of clay and could mold lumps of clay to give them any shape and size of his choice. Before Auguste Rodin , most of the sculptures were modeled on religious figures and angels.
Auguste Rodin, however, for the first time came out of this tradition and gave shape to the human body. Most of his early works attracted severe criticism for the critics as he consciously deviated from the popular trend. However, people began to accept the new trend in his work within a very short time. Soon there were art exhibitions, where his works were sold at a high price.
Auguste Rodin Life History
Born in 1840, Auguste Rodin was the second child of Jean Baptiste Rodin and Marie Cheffer. While studying in Ecole, Auguste Rodin submitted his first clay model in 1857. however, his work was not accepted by the Grand Ecole and two more applications by the sculptor were also denied. It is believed that Auguste Rodin was rejected by the judges at Grand Ecole due to their fondness for Neoclassical art. However, it made Auguste Rodin quite upset.
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Auguste Rodin joined the catholic order out of deep anguish and personal problems. However, Father Peter Julian Eymard the parish in charge of the church, realised his talent for the first time. With his advice, Auguste Rodin continued with his sculptures and devoted more and more time in his art works. Soon Auguste Rodin met Antoine-Louis Barye. Antoine was more interested in detailing the animal body while drawing them. This left a positive influence on the mind of Auguste Rodin.
Major Works of Auguste Rodin
The Paris Salon, for the first time saw a major work of Auguste Rodin, in 1864. Auguste Rodin labeled his new sculptor as “The Man with the Broken Nose”. Instead of a traditional bust, Auguste Rodin made a sculptor by emulating an elderly street porter.
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This statue was broken off at the neck which added some greater details to the statue. The typical undefinedness which is characteristics of all Auguste Rodin's works, is quite apparent in this statue too. Auguste Rodin made his first complete work with bronze. The Age of Bronze focuses on a Belgian soldier. Auguste Rodin was inspired to make this sculpture after drawing inspiration from Michaelangelo's Dying Slave. Auguste Rodin wanted to mingle the detailing of Michaelangelo with his own perspective on the human mind. The apparent lack of theme in the statue left many critics baffled.
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