START WITH ART: The Four Seasons: Autumn

We're starting our day by examining the Autumn Season as painted by François Boucher 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!

Our discussion today ended up with the Google search "When was the first Halloween?" Where will your discussion lead?

Title: The Four Seasons: Autumn

Artist: François Boucher

Date: 1755

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 56.5 x 73 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• Can you point out any signs or symbols that represent the season of autumn in the artwork?

• The artist, François Boucher, was known for his beautiful and detailed depictions of nature. What are some of the elements of nature that you can spot in this painting? 

• If you were in the painting, what do you think you would hear, smell, or feel in this autumn scene?

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