START WITH ART: A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie
Each morning, we embrace creativity with a delightful ritual we call #STARTWITHART. Jenna’s kids, aged 7 and 10, along with Janet’s 10-year-old, join in this fun exercise that takes less than five minutes but leaves a lasting impact throughout the day.
This simple practice not only ignites their creativity but also sparks critical thinking, often leading to engaging discussions at the dinner table or during evening reading sessions.
Here’s how to #STARTWITHART:
- Take a Look: Begin by observing the artwork below.
- Ask Questions: Read the questions provided under the art to the children in your life.
- Ignite Creativity: Watch how starting your day with art can inspire imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills!
It’s that easy! Join us in this joyful morning routine and see how a little art can brighten your day. Let's START WITH ART!
Title: A Storm in the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rosalie
Artist: Albert Bierstadt
Date: 1866
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 210.8 × 361.3 cm
Start with Art Questions:
- How does the artist’s detailed painting of the mountains, clouds, and light create a magical or even otherworldly feeling, like a scene from a storybook?
- What do you notice about the way Bierstadt painted the Indigenous figures and animals in the landscape? How might these details change how we think about the land and its history?
- Some people say it looks like a scene from Harry Potter! Have you read Harry Potter? Do you think it seems like a scene from the book?
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