Auguste Rodin

Auguste, was a French sculptor who presented his work with stunning realism and strength and is considered to be influential on 20th Century sculpture. His sculpture is the epitome of sculpting perfection that he achieves through the conveyance of emotion. He used light as a tool to raise the effect of his sculptures varying the depth of crevices and hollows to maximize the benefits of lighting on the overall impact of his work. His work is considered to be one of the greatest influencing factors that have shaped modern sculpture and artists in the 20th century.