ALSO TO SEE

The two artists also shared an interest in depicting the body, at rest or play, using all mediums and techniques to express themselves and understand space differently and freely.

The exhibition continues at the Musée National Picasso-paris, where it focuses on the creative processes used by Rodin and Picasso, particularly in terms of the concept of series. For both, serials placed the question of a work's genesis at the heart of the creative process, even though their intentions were different. In order to free themselves from all constraints, the two artists each had a workshop which served as a special space for experimenting with shapes and materials: Rodin in Meudon and Picasso in Boisgeloup. There, the two artists acted as alchemists, transforming subjects and materials into creative tools.

The two men were also both fascinated by the personality and writings of the iconic Honoré de Balzac who embodied the figure of the genius in search of elusive perfection. Rodin and Picasso tried to portray this in their illustrations of his works, in particular La Comédie Humaine.

MUSÉE CARNAVALET-HISTOIRE DE PARIS

This recently renovated museum devoted to the history of Paris, from its origins to the present day, is the oldest in the City of Paris.

23 rue de Sévigné (3rd) – www.carnavalet.paris.fr

MUSÉE D'ART ET D'HISTOIRE DU JUDAÏSME

Located in the old Saint-aignan mansion, this museum is France's largest museum of Jewish art and history.

71 rue du Temple (3rd) - www.mahj.org

MUSÉE DE L'ARMÉE – INVALIDES

The Musée de l'armée is an exceptional place and home to one of the largest military history collections in the world, with around 500,000 pieces dating from the Bronze Age to the 21st century. Another treasure to discover is the Dome des Invalides and the tomb of Napoleon I.

129 rue de Grenelle (7th) – musee-armee.fr