START WITH ART: Poppy Fields near Argenteuil

We're starting our day by examining Monet's "Poppy Fields near Argenteuil" pictured below. Take a look at the impressionism painting then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Poppy Fields near Argenteuil

Artist: Claude Monet (Happy Birthday Claude Monet!)

Date: 1875

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 29 in. (54 x 73.7 cm)

Start with Art Questions: 

• In Claude Monet's painting "Poppy Fields near Argenteuil," what do you see in the artwork? Can you describe the poppy fields and the colors used in the painting? 

• Claude Monet was known for his love of nature and capturing different seasons and lighting in his art. What season do you think is depicted in this painting, and how can you tell? How does Monet use color and brushstrokes to convey the feeling of that season?

• Imagine you could step into this painting and walk through the poppy fields. What sounds, scents, and feelings do you think you might experience?