Rodin's artwork is both quite peculiar and intriguing to say the least. The 15th century bronze doors depicts figures from the Old Testament. He uses the doors as an architectural device; it is like some sort of a portal to another dimension. The doors were modeled after "Dante's inferno". It is interesting how the doors never open and how the sculpture is placed in front of a concrete wall as it's backing. The tittle of the piece alone piques one's interest. The audience is captivated by the intricate sculptures carved out from the doors and it almost appears as a realistic representation of some sort of gate way. It is a very curious piece, it entices the audience to want to open the forbidden doors.
~Alexandra Sullivan
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