Anson Goodyear

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anson-goodyear

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Anson Goodyear born?June 20, 1877
2. When did Anson Goodyear die?April 24, 1964
3. What was Anson Goodyear's job?Manufacturer, businessman, author, philanthropist
4. What is Anson Goodyear known for?Instrumental in establishing a major institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art
5. What is the primary affiliation?Co-founder and first president of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.
Cultural Institution: An organization, such as a museum or gallery, that preserves and exhibits works of artistic or historical importance.