Walking through the elegant “Musee Rodin,” my best friend Jazanthapus III was full of wonder and curiosity in the midst of all the wonderful works of art. While I could not give him ample information on most of the pieces, aside from the more basics of analysis, I was able to really wow him when we came to one of Auguste Rodin’s most famous sculptures, “The Kiss.” I expounded, “Do you have any idea how significant this sculpture is to the time it was made!?” Not having any clue, Jazanthapus III humbly replies, “Ihave not the slightest clue Karl, enlighten me.” “Precisely! Enlighten! That is why “The Kiss” is so important!” said Karl.
“Do you see the organic shape, the incredible attention to detail? The hand of Paolo sensually clasping Francesca’s…show more content… The death that follows the two lover’s first kiss is pessimistic to the highest degree, but perfectly captures the cruel nature of reality.” droned Karl. “Wow. You are kind of bringing me down a little,” said Jazanthapus III. “Art will depress, but it will also inspire! Just look over on the wall. Arguably the most widely used example of the enlightment. Joseph Wright of Derby’s A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrey. The children gaze into the globe like structure, one can not help but see a futuristic image. The children are peering into the future, seeing the wonderful advancements ahead. The light represents knowledge and the globe, well the globe represents us! This was a time of seemingly limitless possibilities!” exclaimed Karl. “See, this is what the enlightenment was all about. Removing the shackles of superstition and instead relying on logic and reason. Politically there is upheaval, anything remotely questionable is being questioned. The body is no longer shamed but embraced! The future is looked upon lovingly and people see no end in sight to what science can do. The two works may seem so
