Whitney Museum of American Art: Bear

“Even though he doesn’t use paint, Wade Guyton describes his artworks as paintings. Do you think Guyton’s artworks are paintings? Why or why not?”

They are paintings because they are art, and because he says they are, and there his artwork. See what other kids said Page about this work

“Why do you think this sculpture is called Puzzle Bottle?”

I don`t know but I love it!!!!!!!!!!! See what other kids said Page about this work

“If you could take this toilet home, where would you put it? Why?”

In the bathroom where all toilets are kept. See what other kids said Page about this work

“What do you collect?”

Nothing. See what other kids said Go to What Is A Collection

“Zoom in for a close look at Dwellings. Imagine who might live in these structures. Who are they? What would they be doing? What clues can you see that give you this idea?”

They probably live in Egypt or India. See what other kids said Page about this work

“If you joined a circus, what would you want to be?
Why?”

Well, I would not want to be a sword swallower. I am not sure what I would want to be, maybe sell popcorn outside. See what other kids said Page about this work

“What words would you use to describe this painting?”

Sad. See what other kids said Page about this work

“If you were a filmmaker, what would your films be about?”

Making friends! See what other kids said

“If you asked someone to make your portrait, what would you want it to look like?”

I would like to look pretty and fancy! Like a queen! See what other kids said Page about this work

“What is your favorite season? Why?”

February, because it`s my birthday! See what other kids said Page about this work

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If I could, I would be Glenn Ligon

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If you could be one of these artists, who would it be?

Andy Warhol, Pepper Pot, 1968, from the portfolio Campbell’s Soup I 69.13.8

Elizabeth Murray, Children Meeting, 1978 78.34

Edward Hopper, Seven A.M., 1948 50.8

Glenn Ligon, Self-Portrait at Eleven Years Old, 2004 2005.11

Georgia O’Keeffe, Flower Abstraction, 1924 85.47 On view in the museum

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Andy Warhol

B

Elizabeth Murray

C

Edward Hopper

D

Glenn Ligon

E

Georgia O’Keeffe

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Paul Thek’s art is gross

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Do you think Paul Thek’s art is gross or cool?

Paul Thek, Untitled, 1966 93.14

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Gross!

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Cool!

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If I was stranded on a desert island, I’d want pipe cleaners

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If you were stranded on a desert island, what is the one art material you would bring?

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Pencil

B

Camera

C

Computer

D

Clay

E

Pipe cleaners

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I ♥ drawing

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What is your favorite kind of art?

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Painting

B

Sculpture

C

Drawing

D

Photography

E

Performance

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Aliens would definitely need to learn about Alex-ander Calder

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You just met aliens from another planet and they want to know about American art. Who would you tell them about?

A

Charles Burchfield

B

Andy Warhol

C

Edward Hopper

D

Alexander Calder

E

Cindy Sherman

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I’d rather have a giant candy bar

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Claes Oldenburg made soft sculptures of ordinary objects. Which everyday object would you want to make into an enormous sculpture?

Claes Oldenburg, Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich), 1963 2002.255a-s

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Candy bar

B

Toothbrush

C

Stapler

D

Crayon

E

Tater tots

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If I were a color I would be neon pink

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If you were a color, what color would you be?

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Orchid

B

Neon Pink

C

Black

D

Forest Green

E

Aquamarine

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My pet is a paper horse

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A lot of artists include animals in their work. Which art animal would you want as a pet?

William Wegman, Frog Pond, 1982 91.113

Elad Lassry, Chilean Flamingo, 90028, 2007 2008.194a-b

Alexander Calder, Elephant and Trainer, from Calder’s Circus, 1926–31 83.36.13a-c

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, War is Heck, 2002 2006.287

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The dog in William Wegman’s Frog Pond

B

The flamingo in Elad Lassry’s Chilean Flamingo

C

The elephant in Alexander Calder’s Circus

D

The horse in Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s War is Heck

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I like to make art at home

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What is your favorite place to make art?

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At school

B

Outside

C

At a museum

D

At home

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I’d sit in Scott Burton’s chair

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Whose chair would you most like to sit in?

Lucas Samaras, Chair Transformation Number 16, 1969–70 70.1574

Scott Burton, Pair of Two-Part Chairs, Obtuse Angle, 1984 84.32a-d

Jessica Stockholder, , 1995 95.182a-e

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Lucas Samaras

B

Scott Burton

C

Jessica Stockholder

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Sometimes I like to make art by myself and sometimes with a partner

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Do you like to make art by yourself or work with a partner?

A

By myself!

B

With a partner!

C

Depends on the project

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I learn about art at home

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How do you learn about art?

Sherrie Levine, “La Fortune” (After Man Ray: 4), 1990 92.1a-h

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By going to museums or galleries

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From books

C

At school

D

At home

E

On the internet

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Claes Oldenburg’s Giant BLT makes a great birthday present

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Which of these works of art would you want to give to a friend on his or her birthday?

Claes Oldenburg, Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich), 1963 2002.255a-s

Stuart Davis, House and Street, 1931 41.3 On view in the museum

William Wegman, Frog Pond, 1982 91.113

Lucas Samaras, Chair Transformation Number 10A, 1969–70 70.1572

Alexander Calder, Varèse, c. 1930 80.25 On view in the museum

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Claes Oldenburg’s Giant BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)

B

Stuart Davis’s House and Street

C

William Wegman’s Frog Pond

D

Lucas Samaras’s Chair Transformation Number 10A

E

Alexander Calder’s Varèse

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Glenn Ligon used stencils

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Yayoi Kusama used 150 lights in Fireflies on the Water

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Luther Price buries, paints, and squeezes ink onto film

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Alexander Calder went to the circus!

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Georgia O’Keeffe painted flowers close up

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Glenn Ligon painted on a door

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