START WITH ART: The Blue Boy

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! Let's START WITH ART! 

Title: The Blue Boy
Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
Year: 1770
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 179 × 123 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you think the boy is looking at or thinking?

• Can you notice any details in his clothing or surroundings?

• If you were to give The Blue Boy a name, what would it be?

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