START WITH ART: The School of Athens

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 School of Athens 
Artist: Raphael 
Date: 1509-1511 
Medium: Fresco 
Dimensions: Approximately 500 × 770 cm 

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you see happening in this painting? Can you point out some of the people or objects?

• Why do you think this artwork is called "The School of Athens"? What clues do you see that suggest it might be a school?

• Look closely at the different people in the painting. What do you think they are discussing or doing? What do their gestures and expressions tell you?

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