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The Age of Bronze

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The Age of Bronze is a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, created between 1875 and 1877. It was Rodin's first original work after being inspired by Italian Renaissance masters like Michelangelo and Donatello.1

The sculpture depicts a nude male figure, initially conceived as a symbol of rebirth and aspiring energy. When first exhibited in Paris in 1877, its intense realism led to accusations that Rodin had used a live model, as the work's naturalism contrasted sharply with the prevailing artistic styles of the time.12

The Age of Bronze is made of bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, which has been used for implements and artwork since before 3000 BC. Bronze's unique casting properties allow for the faithful reproduction of mold details and a natural patina that forms over time.3

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  1. Auguste Rodin
  2. Western sculpture - 19th-century beginnings
  3. Western sculpture - The Orientalizing period
  4. bronze work
  5. Bronze Age
  6. Western sculpture - High Classical period (c. 450–400 bce )

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