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Columbia's copy of '''''The Thinker''''' (''Le Penseur'') is an authentic cast by French sculptor [[w:Auguste Rodin|Auguste Rodin]] himself, one of only a few in the world. It stands outside [[Philosophy Hall]]. Some [[Art Hum]] classes study the work along with other sculptures by Rodin. | Columbia's copy of '''''The Thinker''''' (''Le Penseur'') is an authentic cast by French sculptor [[w:Auguste Rodin|Auguste Rodin]] himself, one of only a few in the world. It stands outside [[Philosophy Hall]]. Some [[Art Hum]] classes study the work along with other sculptures by Rodin. | ||
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| + | It was featured in a scene of Woody Allen's movie ''Hannah and Her Sisters''. Allen's character wanders past it on a walk through campus, pondering [[Nietzsche]]. | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.columbiauniversitycampus.com/#/sculptures/Sculptures-3455/ Columbia University Campus Photographs] | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:Thinker.jpg|"The Thinker," with [[St. Paul's Chapel]] in the background. Photo by [[Chris Szabla]]. | + | Image:Thinker.jpg|"The Thinker," with [[St. Paul's Chapel]] in the background. Photo by [[Chris Szabla|C. Szabla]]. |
Image:Thinker1.jpg | Image:Thinker1.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Sculptures]] | [[Category:Sculptures]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 10 September 2011
- See also Wikipedia's article about "The Thinker".
Columbia's copy of The Thinker (Le Penseur) is an authentic cast by French sculptor Auguste Rodin himself, one of only a few in the world. It stands outside Philosophy Hall. Some Art Hum classes study the work along with other sculptures by Rodin.
It was featured in a scene of Woody Allen's movie Hannah and Her Sisters. Allen's character wanders past it on a walk through campus, pondering Nietzsche.
External links
"The Thinker," with St. Paul's Chapel in the background. Photo by C. Szabla.
