START WITH ART: Fragment of a Tapestry or Wall Hanging

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining the tapestry pictured below. Take a look at the artwork 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: Fragment of a Tapestry or Wall Hanging

Artist: Unknown, Upper Rhenish culture

Date: ca. 1420–30

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 85 x 75 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Look closely at the lion-like beast with claws and scales. How do you think the artist used different textures in the tapestry to make the creature look both fierce and strange?

• Notice how the hand seems to have tamed the beast. This is only a fragment of a larger tapestry. What do you imagine the missing person looks like?

• Imagine this tapestry hanging on a wall. How do you think its detailed design and bright colors would make the room feel?

By exploring these questions, we not only deepen our understanding of the artwork but also hone our ability to think critically and creatively. So, whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply an art enthusiast, seize this opportunity to spark meaningful conversations and inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

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