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Editorial: body language

A kiss is just a kiss, or is it? Rodin’s famous sculpture exudes a carnal energy that still resonates today. Michelangelo and Bernini portrayed the human body touched by the Divine; Leonardo dissected...

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Rodin
Martin Gayford considers the striking sensuality of works of modern master Auguste Rodin, an artist whose vision caused a revolution in sculpture

Life force
Anthony Caro, Tony Cragg, Antony Gormley, Marc Quinn and Rachel Whiteread describe what looking at Rodin means to them

Divine beauty
Simon Wilson talks to sculptor Stephen Cox about the sublime bronzes of India’s Chola dynasty, sculptures that continue to inspire the artist

State of the union
As Charles Saatchi’s collection of new American art goes on show at the RA, John Slyce and Chrissie Iles take the temperature of the US art scene

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RA Magazine Editorial: Tales of the unexpected

Who at some point has not felt like Jacob wrestling with the angel? The Bible tells of a mortal struggling with the Divine, holding fast to the angel all through the night and refusing to let go until, at dawn, he prevails and receives a blessing – an answer to his prayers.

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