Arthur Miller in The Crucible describes the feeling of stripped identity if your name is taken away. Conversely there is a feeling of pride or empowerment when you tie your name to something. I saw great works of art and grand monuments in Paris, but what I found was the importance of the signature on these masterpeices. The metro is a system to be admired and Sophie apparently wanted to add her flourish in the dust on the walls, while Kevin and Matt wanted their marks on ancient and prized constructions like the Arc de Triumph and the Catacombs respectively. Naturally Rodin would want recognition for his sculptural feats and so his signature is neatly curved into the bronze.
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