How to Look at Sculpture: A Quick Guide

Practical steps for reading sculpture at the Musée Rodin using light, edge, and movement.

10/22/2025

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Visitor examining a bronze at an oblique angle

Sculpture is a moving art—even when it stands still.

Three Steps

Start frontally to find the composition.
Move to 3/4 for volume.
Drop slightly below eye level for silhouette.

Cue	Meaning
Edge	Direction
Shadow	Weight
Highlight	Tension

Change your position; the work will answer.

Slow looking turns detail into story.

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How to Look at Sculpture: A Quick Guide

Three Steps

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