START WITH ART: The Night Watch

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 Night Watch

Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn

Date: 1642

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 363 x 437 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you notice about the group of people in the painting?

• Why do you think it's called "The Night Watch"?

• What do you think might be happening in this scene?

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