Art Institute of Chicago

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.

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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 Art Institute of Chicago built?1879
2. How big is Art Institute of Chicago?Approximately 1 million square feet (post-2009 expansion)
3. What is the location?Chicago, Illinois, USA
4. What is the associated institution?School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
5. When was the Art Institute of Chicago opened?The museum was established in 1879, making it one of the oldest art museums in the United States.
6. What are some famous paintings at the Art Institute?Visitors can see Seurat’s pointillist painting "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte," Picasso’s "The Old Guitarist," Hopper’s "Nighthawks," and Grant Wood’s "American Gothic."

Pointillism: A painting technique using small, distinct dots of pure color applied in patterns to form an image.
Beaux-Arts Architecture: A style of architecture characterized by symmetry, grandeur, and elaborate ornamentation.
Conservation Science: The interdisciplinary study of the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage using scientific methods.