The Burghers of Calais, 1884-1889, Auguste Rodin

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Describe the composition of The Burghers of Calais
Rodin’s design consists of 6 figures that seem to be walking in a circle. The do not have the ‘overtly heroic antique references’ that the public considered an integral part of the public sculpture. (represented freedom from oppression)
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Describe the use of colour and texture of The Burghers of Calais
Dark brown bronze - not flashy or extravagant – not trying to show the Burghers in a heroic light. Brings them down to the same status of the public
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Describe the use of light and tone of The Burghers of Calais
Solid detail of the figures and so the natural light emphasises each detail that Rodin created. (nooses and keys and ropes and facial expressions etc.)
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What was the Stylistic comment on The Burghers of Calais?
In 1895 monument installed in Calais on a large pedestal in front of Parc Richelieu, a public park, contrary to the sculptor's wishes, wanted contemporary townsfolk to "almost bump into" the figures and feel solidarity with them.
Only later was his visio
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What was the Use of materials, techniques & processes on The Burghers of Calais?
Wax clay casting, Rodin specialised in
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What was Influence from political factors on The Burghers of Calais?
France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian war prior to the Burgher of Calais being made. Two previous artists were commissioned to create this sculpture but ended up not because one died and the other was in the war.
The 100 years’ war cause the subject
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What was Influence from social/ cultural factors on The Burghers of Calais?
The city of Calais wanted Sculpture
placed on a pedestal above the public and make the figures almost god, however Rodin created sculpture with a low pedestal to enhance the connection between the viewer and the 6 figures. Rodin's trip to Italy in 1875 h
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