About this video
- Video Title: 2025_美術史1_立体造形_彫刻史
- Channel: 吉野央子
- Speakers: 吉野央子
- Duration: 18:38
Overview
This video provides a detailed exploration of Auguste Rodin's iconic sculpture, "The Thinker." The speaker, Yoshino, visits the sculpture at the Kyoto National Museum, discussing its origins, history, and artistic significance. The video also includes a segment at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, showcasing "The Gates of Hell," another significant work by Rodin that features "The Thinker." The speaker shares personal reflections on both sculptures and touches upon other related artistic figures and locations.
Key takeaways
- "The Thinker" Sculpture: The video focuses on Rodin's "The Thinker," discussing its creation around 1880, its original placement on "The Gates of Hell," and the existence of multiple casts worldwide.
- Authenticity and Reproduction: It addresses the question of "originality" for sculptures made from molds, explaining that while derived from an original model, bronze casts are considered authentic works.
- Sculptural Analysis: The speaker analyzes "The Thinker" from various angles, noting its significant size, the dynamic pose, the textured surface reflecting its clay origin, and the deliberate use of "blockiness" or "mass" in its form.
- Historical Context: Information is provided about the sculpture's arrival in Japan during the Meiji and Taisho eras and its management by France as the artist's country of origin.
- Artistic Influences and Connections: The video briefly mentions Camille Claudel, a talented sculptor and Rodin's former student and lover, and Ogihara Morie (Rokuzan), a Japanese sculptor influenced by Rodin, highlighting the international exchange in the art world.
- Comparison of "The Gates of Hell": The speaker compares the "The Gates of Hell" at the Tokyo National Museum of Western Art with the Kyoto National Museum's "The Thinker," noting differences in perceived impact and finish.
