Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden facts for kids
The Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden is a super cool outdoor art space located at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It's like a giant outdoor museum filled with amazing sculptures! The Hammer Museum helps take care of it.
This special garden was created in 1967. It covers more than five acres, which is like five football fields! You can find over 70 sculptures from all over the world here. These artworks include both sculptures that look like real people or animals (figural) and those that are more abstract, meaning they use shapes and forms to express ideas.
About the Sculpture Garden
The Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden is a fantastic place to explore art in the fresh air. It's named after Franklin D. Murphy, who was a very important person at UCLA. He loved art and wanted to create a beautiful space where students and visitors could enjoy sculptures.
What You Can See
Walking through the garden, you'll discover many different types of sculptures. Some are made of metal, some of stone, and they come in all shapes and sizes. You might see a giant abstract shape that makes you wonder what it is, or a detailed figure that looks almost alive. It's a great place to see how different artists express themselves.
Famous Artists and Their Art
Many famous artists have their sculptures displayed here. For example, you can see works by Jean Arp, who made smooth, abstract shapes, and Alexander Calder, known for his moving sculptures called "mobiles." There are also pieces by Barbara Hepworth, who created sculptures with holes and curves, and Henry Moore, famous for his large, reclining figures.
Other incredible artists include Isamu Noguchi, who designed sculptures that fit perfectly into landscapes, and Auguste Rodin, a master of realistic human forms. You can also find art by David Smith, known for his large metal sculptures, and Henri Matisse, who was famous for his paintings but also made sculptures. Each sculpture tells its own story and shows off the artist's unique style.
Images for kids
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A view of the garden
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Another view of the garden
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