START WITH ART: Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining "Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels" pictured below. Take a look at the artwork 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: Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels

Artist: Clara Peeters

Date: 1615

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 34.5 x 49.5 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Take a close look at the painting and describe what you see. Can you identify the cheeses, almonds, and pretzels? Do you see anything else in the painting? 

• How do you think Clara Peeters made the food look so realistic in the painting?

• If you could reach into the painting and taste one of the items, which one would you pick? What makes it look the most delicious to you?

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