National Gallery of Art

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/national-gallery-of-art

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. What is the year of congressional charter?1937
2. What is the total number of works?Over 150,000
3. Who helped start the National Gallery of Art?Andrew W. Mellon, a wealthy financier and former Treasury Secretary, gave a huge art collection and money to build the museum.
4. Where are the two buildings of the National Gallery of Art?The West Building, opened in 1941, looks like a classical temple and shows older European art; the East Building, opened in 1978, is a modern marble structure that shows modern and contemporary art.

Neoclassical Architecture: A style inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, emphasizing order and grandeur.
Modernism: An artistic and cultural movement emphasizing innovation, experimentation, and a break from traditional forms.
Curatorial Practices: The methods and principles used by museum professionals to manage, interpret, and display collections.
Artistic Discourse: The ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas about art among artists, critics, and the public.