The Sacrifice of Polyxena, ca. 1855, Pio Fedi (Italian, 1825-1892), plaster study

Cost: Free, no reservations required.

3 in 30: Myth, Metaphor, and Materials: Echoes of Rodin at VMFA

Tue, Dec 8, 11 am and Thu, Dec 10, 6:30 pm

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk

How did the differences between bronze, marble, and plaster affect Rodin’s artistic process? Join Twyla Kitts, Teacher Programs Educator, to discover the connections between material and meaning while considering how Rodin’s creations compare with other works made from the same materials. This talk is inspired by Rodin: Evolution of a Genius, on view through March 13.