Showing posts with label Rodin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rodin. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Raphael De La Ghetto on...........


Hello my nubile, young and flexible friends.

     I , Raphael De La Ghetto, have returned to shed some expert light on another piece of art.  Today I have chosen to discuss The Thinker sculpted by August Rodin. It shows a figure many believe to be inspired by Michaelangelo and Alligheri.  The figure was to be the top of a portal to a larger piece called "The Gates of Hell," which explains why the head, hands and knees all projects past the feet.  What I don't understand is, the sculpture  has tensed feet, and open hands, what is he thinking about?  Perhaps open-faced roast beef sandwhiches.  Join me next time when I discuss the Girl With Pearl Earring.

I remain,

Raphael De La Ghetto
expert in art