Fountain of Time

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/fountain-of-time

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 long is Fountain of Time?126 feet 10 inches (38.66 m)
2. What is the location?Western edge of the Midway Plaisance, Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
3. What is the sculptor?Lorado Taft
4. How many figures are in the Fountain of Time?The fountain has 100 figures that move in a procession toward Father Time.
5. Why is the Fountain of Time made of concrete?The artist, Lorado Taft, used a new kind of steel‑reinforced concrete that was strong, cheap, and good for big public art. It was one of the first big sculptures made with this material.

Lorado Taft: An American sculptor renowned for his public monuments and allegorical works, including the Fountain of Time.
Treaty of Ghent: The peace treaty signed in December 1814 that formally ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain.
Steel-Reinforced Concrete: A composite building material where concrete is strengthened with embedded steel bars, enhancing its tensile strength and durability.
Allegorical Sculpture: A sculpture that uses symbols and figures to represent abstract ideas or concepts, such as time or peace.