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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
8 min read
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.
Auteur
Museum Educator
Als kunstliefhebber en Parijse flâneur schreef ik deze gids om je Rodins wereld te laten ‘voelen’ — van de kracht van klei tot de stille glans van marmer.
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Edge
Weight
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