Elogio del Horizonte

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/elogio-del-horizonte

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 Elogio del Horizonte?10 meters (33 feet)
2. How heavy is Elogio del Horizonte?500 tonnes (550 short tons)
3. What is the location?Cliffsides of Gijón, Spain, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea
4. What is the year inaugurated?1990
5. Where is it located?It sits on the cliffs of Gijón, a city in Spain, right by the Cantabrian Sea.
6. How big is the sculpture?The piece is 10 meters tall and weighs about 500 tonnes, making it very large and heavy.

Monumental Art: Artworks of significant scale, often intended for public display and to convey a message of grandeur or importance.
Abstract Sculpture: Sculpture that does not attempt to represent external reality in a faithful manner, focusing instead on form, color, and texture.
Civic Pride: A feeling of satisfaction and loyalty that people have towards their city or town.