START WITH ART: Cream Jug

This takes us less than five minutes each morning and tends to be re-visited later in the day at the dinner table or during our evening reading sessions. 

Here's how to #STARTWITHART:

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!

Title: Cream Jug

Artist: John Schuppe

Date: 1758-59

Medium: Silver gilt

Dimensions: 9.8 x 15.2 x 4.3 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• "Cow-shaped cream jugs became popular in England during the second half of the eighteenth century." Why do you suppose a cow cream jug was popular? 

• Look closely. Do you spy the fly on the cow's back? The fly has a purpose! Can you guess what the purpose is? 

• Would you like to serve milk or cream from this cow? 

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