START WITH ART: Bacchus and Ariadne

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: Bacchus and Ariadne 
Artist: Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) 
Date: 1520-1523 
Medium: Oil on canvas 
Dimensions: 176.5 × 191 cm 

Start with Art Questions:

• Who are the main characters in this painting? What are they doing?

• What do you notice about the colors Titian used in this artwork? How do they make you feel?

• Why do you think Titian painted this scene? What story do you think he wanted to tell with this artwork?

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