Did You Know?
Mount Rushmore took 14 years to make!
What is a Sculptor?
A sculptor makes art from stone or clay.
Why is Mount Rushmore Special?
It shows great leaders in U.S. history.
What Gutzon Does
He makes big stone art.
He works with a team of helpers.
He uses big tools to carve stone.
His art tells stories of the past.
Many people visit his art each year.
He is known for his big ideas.
More About Gutzon
Gutzon was born a long time ago. He loved to make art from a young age. He worked hard to learn how to carve stone. His big project was Mount Rushmore.
His work helps us learn about our leaders. It shows us who they were and what they did. People can see the faces and think about history.
Many kids and families go to see Mount Rushmore. It is a fun trip! Gutzon's work will be here for a long time.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum"] --> B["Sculptor"]
A --> C["Mount Rushmore"]
A --> D["Stone Mountain"]
A --> E["Statue of Philip Sheridan"]
A --> F["Bust of Abraham Lincoln"]
F --> G["Exhibited in White House"]
F --> H["Now in U.S. Capitol Crypt"]
What Do These Words Mean?
sculptor:an artist who makes sculptures
public works of art:art pieces made for everyone to see in public places
bust:a sculpture of a person's head and shoulders
exhibited:shown to the public
crypt:a room or space under the ground, often used for burial
