START WITH ART: Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)

Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)

Artist: Jackson Pollock (it's his birthday!)

Date: 1950

Medium: Oil, enamel, and aluminum on canvas

Dimensions: 221 x 299.7 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you see in Jackson Pollock's painting "Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)"? Take a close look at the painting and describe what you see. Can you identify any shapes, colors, or patterns? How does the painting make you feel?

• How do you think Jackson Pollock created this artwork, and what makes it unique? Jackson Pollock was known for his unique style of drip painting. How do you think he made "Lavender Mist," and what makes this technique different from traditional painting? Why do you think he chose to create art in this way?

• If you were inspired by Pollock's style, what colors and patterns might you create in your own drip painting? How does "Lavender Mist" encourage you to think creatively about expressing yourself through art?

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