START WITH ART: Panel with Fish Imagery

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: Panel with Fish Imagery

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1000-1200

Medium: Cotton textile

Dimensions: 30.48 x 33.02 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe the fish on this textile. Do they look realistic? 

• What shapes and colors did the artist use? 

• There's one creature that's not a fish! Did you spy it? 

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