Chicago Picasso

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chicago-picasso

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. How tall is Chicago Picasso?1967
2. How heavy is Chicago Picasso?162 short tons (147 t)
3. What is the location?Daley Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
4. What is the material?COR-TEN steel
5. Why did Picasso give the sculpture to the city for free?Picasso wanted it to be a public gift, so he refused money and let the city have it for free.
6. Can people play on the Chicago Picasso?Yes, people can climb and slide on its lower parts, making it a fun playground for visitors.

Monumental Abstract Sculpture: A very large, non-representational artwork intended as a public landmark, challenging traditional artistic conventions.
COR-TEN Steel: A type of steel alloy that forms a stable, rust-like appearance when weathered, offering corrosion resistance and a distinctive aesthetic.
Aesthetic Shift: A fundamental change in the way beauty and art are perceived and applied, particularly in urban design and public spaces.
Civic Art: Artworks commissioned or displayed in public spaces, intended to enhance the urban environment and reflect community values or identity.