START WITH ART: Distant View of Niagara Falls

Hello, November! We're starting our day by examining the oil painting pictured below. Take a look at the piece of art then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Distant View of Niagara Falls

Artist: Thomas Cole

Date: 1830

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 47.9 × 60.6 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• In Thomas Cole's painting "Distant View of Niagara Falls," what do you see in the artwork? Can you describe the landscape and any notable features, like the waterfall and the surrounding environment? 

• What season is it? 

• Niagara Falls is a famous natural wonder. How do you think the artist captures the grandeur and power of the falls in this painting, even though it's a distant view?

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