START WITH ART: The Old King

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: The Old King

Artist: Georges Rouault

Date: 1916-1936

Medium: Oil on canavs

Dimensions: 76.84 × 53.98 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• How do you think the bold, thick lines and dark colors help show the emotions or thoughts of the king in this painting?

• What story do you imagine the artist is trying to tell about the king? How do the king’s facial expression and posture give you clues about his personality or mood?

• If you could ask the king a question, what would it be, and how do you think he would respond based on how he’s shown in the painting?

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