Looking Closer
The Weisman has many unusual shapes. Rectangles, triangles, curved shapes and angled shapes...

There are so many unusual shapes that the construction workers who built the Weisman gave them nicknames. It helped them label the parts as they were putting them in place. Move your mouse over the picture to find out what they called these shapes.

Print out this picture of the Weisman Art Museum. Highlight, outline or color the shapes that make you think of different creatures, animals, objects or other ideas. Write a brief description and send it to us.

Why does the Weisman Art Museum look so unusual? Because it breaks the grid...

Facts about the Weisman Art Museum

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