Michael Graves

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/michael-graves

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 Michael Graves born?July 9, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana
2. When did Michael Graves die?March 12, 2015, in Princeton, New Jersey
3. What is the architectural style?Postmodernism, characterized by color, historical references, and humanistic forms
4. What is the advocacy?Championed healthcare design and universal design principles following personal paralysis in 2003
5. Who was Michael Graves?Michael Graves was a famous architect and designer who made both big buildings and everyday items like kitchenware.
6. What is the Portland Building?The Portland Building is a well-known building in Portland, Oregon, famous for its bright blue roof and colorful walls that stand out from other buildings.

Postmodern Architecture: A style reacting against modernism, often incorporating historical elements, color, and playful, eclectic forms.