START WITH ART: In the Salon
Each morning, we embrace creativity with a delightful ritual we call #STARTWITHART. Jenna’s kids, aged 7 and 10, along with Janet’s 10-year-old, join in this fun exercise that takes less than five minutes but leaves a lasting impact throughout the day.
This simple practice not only ignites their creativity but also sparks critical thinking, often leading to engaging discussions at the dinner table or during evening reading sessions.
Here’s how to #STARTWITHART:
- Take a Look: Begin by observing the artwork below.
- Ask Questions: Read the questions provided under the art to the children in your life.
- Ignite Creativity: Watch how starting your day with art can inspire imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills!
It’s that easy! Join us in this joyful morning routine and see how a little art can brighten your day. Let's START WITH ART!
Title: In the Salon
Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Date: 1893
Medium: Pastel and oil on paperboard
Dimensions: 53 x 79.7 cm
Start with Art Questions:
- What do you notice about the way the artist used pastels and oil to show the people and furniture in the salon? How do these materials make the scene feel?
- Why do you think the artist showed the two primary figures from the back? Where does that place you (the viewer) in the scene?
- If you could step into this artwork, what sounds or conversations do you think you would hear, and what would you be most curious to see or do?
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