Rodin’s Thinker & Gates of Hell: Analysis & History
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin
Location: Musée d’Orsay (cast), Rodin Museum (bronze doors)
Author: Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), French sculptor renowned for psychological modeling and texture. Considered the last great sculptor of the 19th century.
Background: Rodin’s fame surged after the 1875 Bronze Age scandal and the 1880 exhibition of Saint John the Baptist. In 1880, he began The Gates of Hell, commissioned for the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. Though unfinished
Read MoreRadio Advertising: Effective Strategies for Local Businesses
Radio Advertising
Introduction
Radio advertising serves as a reinforcement and reminder tool for large corporations like El Corte Ingles. However, it’s also a cost-effective option for small businesses advertising on local stations.
Advantages of Radio Advertising
Speed and Immediacy
Radio offers a rapid way to disseminate information. Ads can be created and aired quickly, unlike TV spots that require extensive planning. Radio’s immediacy, with news updates throughout the day, surpasses newspapers that
Read MoreStop Motion Animation: Techniques, History, and Pioneers
Stop Motion Animation Q&A
Section 1: General Knowledge (5 Answers)
First Cutout Animated Movie
El Apostol, made by Quirino Cristiani.
Two Films by J. Stuart Blackton
- The Enchanted Drawing (1900)
- Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (1906)
Films by LAIKA Studios
- Coraline (2009)
- ParaNorman (2012)
- The Boxtrolls (2014)
- Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
- Missing Link (2019)
Pioneering Use of Animated Puppets
The Lost World (1925) is recognized as the first known American film to use animated puppets.
Common Stop Motion
Gothic Sculpture in Spain: A Deep Dive
Gothic sculpture: General characteristics. The Gothic doorway
Gothic sculpture is very rich and, like architecture, constantly evolved, showing significant differences compared to the Romanesque.
Its key features are:
- The materials used are mainly stone (many outdoor types), alabaster and marble for tombs and altarpieces. Occasionally, wood was used for cult images, altars, and choir stalls, which were painted, gilded, or left natural. Ivory was used for small images. They were all finely textured
Boccaccio and Kafka: A Comparative Study
Boccaccio
1. The Author and His Times
Feudalism characterized the social organization of the 11th century. The 14th-century economic revival and urban development favored the bourgeoisie, who organized themselves into guilds. City-states emerged in Germany and Northern Italy, including Florence, Boccaccio’s birthplace.
Cultural influences included monasteries, medieval schools, the Camino de Santiago, and schools of translators.
The 13th and 14th centuries witnessed significant developments: the declining
Read MoreBaroque Art: Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting
Baroque Architecture
General Features
Baroque architecture fully integrates into its urban environment and landscape. The concept of the capital city emerges in this period as a result of the birth of the modern state. This focus on urban planning (spatial distribution, main routes, major landmarks, etc.) is a significant contribution of Baroque architecture, with Rome as a prime example. Baroque architecture marks a strong break from Renaissance classicism, integrating sculpture and painting into