START WITH ART: Rebus

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining "Rebus" pictured below. Take a look at the 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: Rebus

Artist: Robert Rauschenberg

Date: 1955

Medium: Oil, alkyd paint, pencil, crayon, pastel, cut-and-pasted printed and painted papers, and fabric on canvas mounted and stapled to fabric, three panels

Dimensions: 243.8 x 333.1 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• Can you describe the different objects and images that make up this collage? How do they come together to create a story or meaning?

• The title "Rebus" suggests that this artwork might be like a puzzle or riddle. What elements in the artwork do you think are meant to be like clues or symbols?

• Robert Rauschenberg is known for using everyday objects in his art. Can you identify any common objects in this collage? 

October 22 is the artist's birthday. Happy Birthday Robert Rauschenberg!