START WITH ART: Pine Timber

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: Pine Timber

Artist: Karl Knaths

Date: 1952

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 127 x 101.6 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you see in this painting? What does the title tell you about the image? 

• Describe the lines and shapes in the artwork. What do the various shapes represent? 

• Describe the color palette used by the artist. How does the chosen color scheme make you feel? 

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