START WITH ART: Plate depicting Lord Konrad von Altstetten, extract from the Codex Manesse

We START WITH ART each morning with our kids (Jenna's kids are 7 and 10, Janet's is 9). This takes us less than five minutes each morning and tends to be re-visited later in the day at the dinner table or during our evening reading sessions. We find this little exercise each morning ignites creativity and sparks critical thinking. 

Here's how to #STARTWITHART:

Step one: Take a look at the artwork below

Step two: Read the questions below the picture of the art to the students/children in your life

Step three: See how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking! 

It's that easy! Let's START WITH ART!

Title: Plate depicting Lord Konrad von Altstetten, extract from the Codex Manesse

Date: 1310-1340

Medium: Illuminated manuscript 

Dimensions: 35.5 x 25 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe the people in the artwork. Are they in love? How can you tell? 

• What do you think the shield and helm at the top of the page represent? 

• Describe the colors and designs. How do these contribute to the look and feel of the page? 

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