Auguste Rodin

Rodin, born in Paris, became a leading figure in late 19th-century sculpture, though he often faced establishment resistance. His emotionally charged, realistic figures broke from academic tradition, emphasizing individual expression and the raw power of the human body, which is a nice way of saying he made statues that looked like they were actually feeling something.

Despite his revolutionary approach, Rodin's journey wasn't without its controversies, from the initial rejection of