Houston Museum of Natural Science



Art of the BrickThe number of bricks used to create each piece is listed. As you proceed though the exhibit, locate the pieces that have the largest and smallest number of bricks. Record your answers below.Name of Piece:Number of bricks:Name of Piece:Number of bricks:PAST MASTERSThe pieces in this room are all recreations of famous works of art. The artist wanted to create a new way to look at the “old world”. Explain what you think the artist means by this.VIDEO SCREENLook at the side by side comparisons of the original pieces of art and the reproductions the artist created using the LEGO? bricks. What stands out to you the most? Locate the Mona Lisa. Stand approximately two feet in front of the piece. Look directly at the picture. Next, without changing your position, squint your eyes and look again. Use the space below to describe the difference in what you see and a possible explanation for this phenomenon. Locate the Venus de Milo. Below is a picture of the original statue. Compare and contrast the original statue with the LEGO statue using the T-chart provided below.1619250206375 Similarities Differences Similarities Differences Does the Venus de Milo look the same from a distance as it does up close? Describe the difference. What do you think accounts for this difference?Building BlocksLocate Peace by Pieces. The bricks in this sculpture are all recycled (used). Why do you think the artist chose used recycled multicolored bricks to construct this piece? Give a brief description of how you interpret the meaning of this piece below.Remember, as you proceed through the exhibit, you are looking for the pieces that have the largest and smallest number of bricks. If this information was not provided to you, explain how you might estimate the number of blocks in a given piece. Explain your procedure below.The Human ConditionSome sculptures in this exhibit require an armature on the inside for extra support. The armatures are constructed entirely out of LEGO bricks. Pick a piece in this room that may require internal support. Describe how you would construct an armature using a different material. Create a simple diagram of your idea below.Snapping into PlaceBelow is an example of a calavera (skull) from the Día de Muertos tradition of Mexico. Calaveras are not intended to be frightening, but rather cheerful and inviting. Observe the different skulls in this area. How do you think the artist makes his pieces inviting to the viewer? If you were creating your own skull, what would you include to capture the interest of the viewer? Explain below.Beneath the SurfaceFind the T. rex sculpture. Compare the anatomy of the sculpture to the anatomical picture below. Draw a circle around any areas where you find a difference between the two. Science of the BrickPick two stations in this hands-on area to explore (some stations require two participants). List the name of the stations you picked in the spaces provided. Describe the goal of each station and what you discovered using pictures, graphs, diagrams or words to illustrate your results.Station: ______________________________Station: ______________________________ ................
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