Robert Indiana

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/robert-indiana

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1. When was Robert Indiana born?September 13, 1928
2. When did Robert Indiana die?May 19, 2018
3. Where was Robert Indiana born?New Castle, Indiana
4. What is Robert Indiana known for?Pop Art paintings and sculptures, most notably the LOVE symbol
5. What is the career?Artist (painter, sculptor, printmaker, designer)
6. What is the artistic movement?Pop Art

Pop Art: An art movement that emerged in the mid-1950s, characterized by its appropriation of imagery from popular culture and mass media.
Sculpture: A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining hard or plastic materials, such as metal or stone.
Iconic Symbolism: The use of widely recognized images or forms to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
Cor-Ten Steel: A type of steel alloy that forms a stable, rust-like appearance when exposed to the elements, often used in outdoor sculptures.