START WITH ART: Bowl of Lemons and Oranges on a Box of Wood Shavings and Pomegranates

Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Artist: Louise Moillon

Date: ca. 1630s

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 40 x 62.2 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe what you see in this painting. Do the fruits look almost real? Look closely. Do you see the water droplets? 

• Describe the lighting in the painting. Where is the light coming from? How do the light and shadows create a specific mood? 

• If you were going to paint a bowl of fruit, which fruits would you include? 

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