Auguste Rodin owes his greatness to an inspirational trip to Italy to view the works of Michalangelo. Some experts consider several of his greatest works, including the Thinker and the Kiss to be Rodin's modern reinterpretations of Michaelagelo's works. The thinker was so popular that some 28 large castings, all considered originals, appear around the globe inspiring many critics to attach their own interpretations to the statue.