The Thinker by Auguste Rodin (Paris, France — 1880) — Questions and answers

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How many times was Rodin denied entry to the École des Beaux-Arts?

Choices

  1. One time
  2. Two times
  3. Three times ✓
  4. Four times

Answer: Three times

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Whose work did Rodin encounter in Italy that was a "revelation" for him?

Choices

  1. Leonardo da Vinci
  2. Michelangelo ✓
  3. His fellow artist
  4. David

Answer: Michelangelo

From page 4

What was Rodin wrongly accused of when he created The Age of Bronze?

Choices

  1. Stealing another artist's idea
  2. Not finishing his sculpture
  3. Using a living model to directly cast the sculpture ✓
  4. Making the sculpture too small to be seen

Answer: Using a living model to directly cast the sculpture

From page 5

What roles did Camille Claudel play in Rodin's studio?

Choices

  1. His rival and critic
  2. His patron and benefactor
  3. His muse, student, and collaborator ✓
  4. His assistant and manager

Answer: His muse, student, and collaborator

From page 6

What did isolating The Thinker from The Gates of Hell allow Rodin to explore?

Choices

  1. New ways to cast bronze
  2. Stories from ancient Greek myths
  3. The themes of isolation and the human condition ✓
  4. How to make smaller, more portable sculptures

Answer: The themes of isolation and the human condition

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