START WITH ART: The Lacemaker
Good morning! We begin each day by examining a piece of art from history. Today’s artwork is pictured below. Take a look, then read the questions to the students/children in your life and watch how starting the day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!
Title: The Lacemaker
Artist: Johannes Vermeer
Date: 1669–1670
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24.5 x 21 cm
Start with Art Questions:
- What do you think the girl is making with the lace?
- How many different objects can you find in the painting?
- If you were the girl in the painting, what would you be thinking about?
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