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Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and The Thinker (1904) Karen Neoh/ Flickr (right) It is rarely the case that one person single-handedly transforms the way we work in a certain artistic medium, but in sculpture, Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor, was exactly that person.

Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits

Jeanne Samary inspired four of Auguste Renoir's paintings, with one of the most famous ones being La Rêverie (1877) pictured on the right. Jeanne was a French actress at the Comédie-Française.

12 Inspirational Quotes From the World’s Great Artists

." - Auguste Rodin Related Article: 14 Quotes on Making it Through Hard Times 4. "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing." - Georgia O’Keeffe 5.

12 World-Famous Sculptures Everyone Should Recognize

The Statue of Liberty by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and Gustave Eiffel (1876-1886) Lady Liberty needs no introduction either, as the famous New York City statue is pretty much synonymous with American democracy and freedom.

12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History

'The Thinker' (1904) by Auguste Rodin Image Source: Fredrik Rubensson/ Flickr There are 28 casts of Auguste Rodin’s world-famous sculpture scattered throughout the globe today, but the sculpture didn't actually originate as an independent piece.

This Comet Will Not Return for Another Million Years

But every year, come August, numerous celestial events are worth looking up to, even if you’re not a stargazer. Starting from the annual meteor shower to a one-of-a-kind comet that won’t come back for another few million years, here are all the cool things to see in the sky this upcoming August.

Hilarious: These Cheesy Puns Will Make You Giggle!

National Tell a Joke Day is coming up on August 16th, and that means it's time to have some really cheesy puns at the ready to fire off at friends and family. Granted, they'll likely cringe at first, but they'll undoubtedly burst into laughter right after.

Devastating Italy Earthquake: View Before & After Pictures

A devastating earthquake struck central Italy on August 24 th , leaving more than 250 dead and destroying buildings that had stood in rural towns for hundreds of years. The towns of Amatrice, Pescara del Tronto, Arquata del Tronto and Accumoli bore the brunt of the devastation.

Have You Ever Seen a White Giraffe Before?

A white baby giraffe and its equally pale mother were initially sighted in a Kenyan reserve in early August by some park rangers from the Hirola Conservation Program.

Did You See This Year's Super-Moon? We Did!

On August 10th, the moon was at the closest orbit to Earth it will achieve this year when that happens during a full moon, we get a Super-Moon. Despite the talks about it, many were dissapointed because the phenomenon lasted very shortly and was partly obscured in certain places.

These 1900s Colored Photos are the First Ever Taken

Two French brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière changed all that using a technique called Autocrome Lumière. Using dyed grains of potato starch and light-sensitive emulsion, they were able to produce vibrant photos without adding colorization.

What Were They Thinking?- Funny Vintage Inventions

August 4, 1949: The film star Ann Blyth takes a bubble bath with an assortment of water heating and pressurizing gadgets. March, 1922: A woman with a pet skunk visits the White House. It looks like she's wearing one too... August 9, 1909: A girl is pulled along in her cart by two turkeys.