1. The Thinker by Auguste Rodin

2. 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

3. About the Artist Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917) Born in Paris, France
One of the famous Sculptor
The Thinker is one of his famous Work

4. The Thinker Created in 1880 First Named “Poet”
Name changed to “The Thinker
Depicts a Thinking person

5. Inspiration of The Thinker
Inspired by Greek Sculptures
Feature Human
Philosophical side of humans
Usually made of Marble or Bronze

6. Techniques used Lost-Wax technique used
Artists can make clear sculptures
Minute details of art work visible
Made of Bronze

7. 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

8. The Thinker in Popular Culture
Night at the Museum 2
Used in Advertisement
Modeled by different people

9. What I Learnt? I learnt to introspect Get message out of an art work
Appreciate the artists
Understand different course concepts