What is "The Thinker" actually thinking about? - Noah Charney
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Contrary to popular belief, "The Thinker" sculpture isn’t just a universal symbol of eternal contemplation. French sculptor Auguste Rodin intended it to represent a specific person— and fit into a much larger piece featuring the fiery pits of Hell. So, who was "The Thinker," and what was he actually thinking? Noah Charney digs into the secrets of this infamous work of art.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Noah Charney
- Director
- Avi Ofer
- Narrator
- Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Composer
- Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio
- Sound Designer
- Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio
