Friday, November 25, 2011

An Insight Into Rodin Museum

By Pierre Fontaine


The Rodin Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Auguste Rodin, one of the most eminent French personalities in 19th century French sculpture whose works spanned more than five decades.

This museum is only one of the two art houses built in commemoration for the said artist, the other one being in Meudon, France.

Rodin Museum is exactly located at 77 Rue de Varenne. To get there, you would have to go through the Paris Metro System and get off at the Varenne Metro Station. From there, it will only be few walks away from the Rodin Museum.

Not only that the art pieces are amazing but the building itself where the artworks are placed is worth seeing.

Originally built as a private residence in the early 18th century, the museum building is unusual in that it is completely detached and set amidst three acres of gardens on all sides.

Many people who visit the Rodin Museum in Paris appreciate wandering around the gardens just as much as they admire the art exhibitions. In fact, several of Rodin's larger sculptures are put in the gardens adding an interesting aesthetic dimension to a naturally beautiful setting.

The art works inside the Rodin Museum are primarily those belonging to Rodin. However, a significant number of artworks belong to Camille Claudel, a French peer of Rodin. Some of the most famous pieces of art done by Rodin which can be seen at the museum include the Thinker, the Hand of God, the Kiss, and the Cathedral.

Paris' Rodin Museum opening hours differ in accordance with the season. On summer months, April to November, it caters to the public from 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Garden gates during this time closes at 6:45 PM. On colder months, October to March, the museum is open from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM, while its gates closes at 7 in the evening.

Minors or those below 18 years old can enter without charge. Standard ticket or that of adults is in 6 euros, 4 euros for reduced tickets. If you opt only to wander around the garden, you would have to pay only a 1 euro.




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