START WITH ART: An Instrument of Many Strings

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!

Title: An Instrument of Many Strings

Artist: Mary Lizzie Macomber

Date: 1897

Medium: Oil on canvas mounted to cradled wood panel

Dimensions: 61.3 × 51.1 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What instrument is the woman playing? What do you imagine it sounds like? 

• What do you think the design around her head represents? 

• Describe the background. Where do you think she is located? 

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