National Medal of Arts

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-medal-of-arts

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. Who wrote National Medal of Arts?The President of the United States
2. What is the legislative origin?Established by the United States Congress
3. What is the year of establishment?1984
4. How do people get nominated for the National Medal of Arts?People can submit nominations for the medal. The National Council on the Arts reviews them, and the President chooses the final recipients.
5. Who designs the National Medal of Arts?The medal was designed by sculptor Robert Graham. His design shows the spirit of creativity.

Patronage: The support given to artists or arts organizations, often financial, by individuals or institutions.
National Council on the Arts: The advisory body to the National Endowment for the Arts, responsible for recommending medal recipients.
Cultural Fabric: The complex network of traditions, arts, values, and social practices that define a society or nation.
Artistic Merit: The quality of an artwork judged by its aesthetic value, skill, and conceptual depth.