START WITH ART: Still Life with Artichokes and a Parro

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. 

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!

Title: Still Life with Artichokes and a Parrot

Artist: Unknown, Italian 

Date: 17th Century

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 63.8 x 95.3 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Compare the items painted in bright colors and the more muted tones of the balance of the painting. Why do you think the artist chose to make certain objects stand out? 

• How do the way the objects are arranged and the use of light help make the scene feel balanced?

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