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1. Calder was born in the year .
2. Calder died in the year .
3. How old was Calder when he died? Use the online calculator.   (Start>programs>accessories>calculator)  
4.  Calder was famous for his invention of the .

5.  Look at this sculpture by Calder. 
     What is it called? 
6.  How old was Calder when he created this huge sculpture?
7.  This work of art, along with other free-standing works that do not move,  are called .
8.  Why did Alexander Calder want his work displayed outdoors? 

Will the real Alexander Calder please stand up?
Click Pegasus and scroll down to the Picture Search section. 
Find pictures of Calder...
then decide which picture below is the artist himself.
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Now click here to read a chronology of Calder's life.
Answer the following questions:

1.  What does the work chronology mean? 
2.  In which state was Calder born? 
3.  Calder received a college degree in mechanical engineering right here in Hoboken, New Jersey.  What is the name of the college he attended?
4.  In what year did Calder decide to move to Paris, France?

Click here to learn about the special Calder exhibits at Storm King:
Here are some other sculptures created by Calder.  Name them.  Then answer the following questions:

1. What is the name of the special exhibition at Storm King of Calder's work?
2.What does the word monumental mean as it refers to his work?

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