START WITH ART: Tapestry: L'Aurore et Céphale

Good morning, friends! Each day, we embark on a delightful journey through the world of art, uncovering the stories and emotions behind masterpieces from history. Today, we have a beautiful artwork for you to explore—just take a peek below!

Once you’ve had a moment to appreciate it, we invite you to engage the young minds in your life with some thought-provoking questions (listed below in this post). You’ll be amazed at how starting the day with art can spark creativity and inspire critical thinking. Let’s dive in together and see where our imaginations take us!

Title: Tapestry: L'Aurore et Céphale

Artist: After painting by François Boucher

Date: 1776-77

Medium: Wool and silk; modern linen lining

Dimensions: 382.9 × 316.5 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• How do you think the soft colors and gentle expressions in this tapestry help tell the story of Aurora, the goddess of dawn, and her love for Cephalus?

• What details do you notice in the background, like the clouds, birds, and the morning star? How do these small elements add to the magical feeling of the scene?

• If you were creating your own tapestry about a story, what scene or characters would you include, and what colors would you use to bring the story to life?

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