Rodin The Cathedral Analysis

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I chose this sculpture to sketch mainly because of the characteristics of it. It is called “The Cathedral” by Rodin. One feature that stands out to me is that both of the two hands sprouting out are right hands. It is almost like they are praying, hence the name “The Cathedral.” It is a very detailed piece of art that I admire. My favorite aspect of it is the fact that we do not know the entire background or story behind it. You must use your imagination and curiosity to figure it out. I personally think that the hands are the hands of two different people trying to bond. One of those hands could be Jesus’ hand reaching out and making a connection with someone else. In conclusion, I admire the quality, precision, and the mystery of this piece

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