The Broad

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/the-broad

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 location?Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, California
2. What is the year opened?September 20, 2015
3. What is The Broad museum in Los Angeles?The Broad is a large art museum in Los Angeles that shows modern and contemporary art. It is free for everyone to visit, so people can see the art without paying a ticket.
4. Why is the building called "veil and vault"?The outside of the building is called the veil because it has many small holes that let light in. Inside, the vault is a big dark room where the art is kept safe.

Contemporary Art: Art produced in the present day or recent past, characterized by diverse styles and conceptual approaches.
Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and time to support charitable causes and improve societal well-being.
Architectural Design: The process and product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures.
Democratization of Art: Making art and cultural experiences accessible to a wider public, regardless of socioeconomic status or background.