Rodin: research> inspire> create

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course is ideal for those with some drawing & sculpting experience who have a particular interest in the genre of figurative sculpture.
Rodin paved the way for 'modern' sculpture, challenging accepted traditions in his figures, portraits, groups and conceptual work. He was Hugely inspired by Ancient Greek: Michelangelos and Ghiberti sculptures in his art practice and inspiration for’ Gates of Hell’ many of these works Rodin reworked throughout his life.
The V&A has 23 Rodin sculptures, including 18 given by the sculptor himself in 1914 many are on display in Room 21 for your examination and make an informed judgement alongside Michelangelo and Lorenzo Ghiberti Gates of Paradise 1425-52 this Plaster Cast was produced 1867 and on show when Rodin visited London.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• Have an understanding of Rodin’s work and variety of influences.
• Recognise the importance of Ancient Greek and Renaissance Sculpture in Rodin’s practice.
• Develop a personal sketchbook in response to off-site visits to British Museum & V & A.
• Use your visual research and ideas to create a clay sculpture in response to Rodin: &/OR Michelangelo &/or Ghiberti.

• Off Site Activities Please buy an A4 sketchbook and drawing materials for off site visit.
• City Lit Activities All basic tools and materials are provided. Please bring a sketchbook. You will need to wear sturdy closed shoes.

If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10%
discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you
should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross

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Subjects

  • Sculpture

Course programme

• Rodin’s visual research, influences, work practices and sculptures.
• Sketching and visual research using sketchbooks
• Developing a sketchbook to inform a small final clay sculpture
• Sculpt a series of small clay maquette from you own sketches and studies.
• H & S materials & equipment used within the course: practice in Sculpture Studio [Room 403].

Week One: Register at City Lit then Offsite visit V&A Mini Talks: Group discussion 1:1 & group demonstrations: guidance and practical application.

Additional information

Start carving, Life figurative sculpture in clay, Surface finishes for clay and plaster, Carving in wood and stone. Alternatively, the year-long City Lit sculpture course helps you to build an individual sculpture practice and culminates in an exhibition in Central London. Ask your tutor for advice or browse the City Lit website or prospectus for inspiration. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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