"Female Dancing Apprentice" (1972)

Italian sculptor Venanzo Crocetti (1913-2003) is best known for his figures cast in bronze, and in particular for his bronze relief "The Door of Sacraments" at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Next year will be the centenary of Crocetti's birth, and to celebrate his life and career, The Hakone Open-Air Museum is exhibiting 33 of his works, including bronze pieces and some of the artist's chalk drawings.

Other arts this week
Photographing history : pioneers of technique By ALICE GORDENKER	Rich tales of Inka Essenhigh By MATTHEW LARKING	Cutting-edge art in a tight spot By C.B. LIDDELL
"Chihiro Iwasaki: Messages for Children" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI	"Tomohiro Muda: OKUGAKE" By TOMOHIRO OSAKI	"One Piece Exhibition: Original Art × Movies × Experience One Piece" By HENRY WONG