Who sculpted The Thinker?

• A. Michelangelo
• B. Auguste Rodin
• C. Donatello
• D. Henry Moore

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing who created a famous sculpture and the hands that shaped a work known for its psychological intensity. The Thinker is by Auguste Rodin, a French sculptor celebrated for expressive, lifelike figures. Rodin originally formed this figure as part of The Gates of Hell and called it Le Poète, but it became known as The Thinker for its contemplative pose. The piece typifies Rodin’s skill at conveying inner life through realistic anatomy and weighty presence, making the figure feel intensely focused and human. The other artists come from different periods with different styles: Michelangelo and Donatello are Renaissance masters known for iconic statues like David and religious works, while Henry Moore is a 20th-century sculptor known for abstract forms.