START WITH ART: Cakes, 1963

We're starting each day with art! You can too, by following these steps:

Step one: Take a look at the artwork below

Step two: Read the questions below the picture of the art to the students/children in your life

Step three: See how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking! 

It's that easy! Let's dive in!

Title: Cakes, 1963

Artist: Wayne Thiebaud (Happy Birthday Wayne Thiebaud 🎉)

Date: 1963

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 152.4 x 182.9 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• Yum! Describe cutting into the cakes--what do you find under the icing? What flavors are the cakes?

• Wayne Thiebaud painted many images of cakes and other sweet treats--pies, lollipops, candy apples, and chocolate candies. Why do you think Wayne Thiebaud painted delicious treats? 

• Which cake would you choose to eat? 

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