START WITH ART: Valentine

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: Valentine

Artist: Unknown

Date: 1841

Medium: Watercolor, lithography

Dimensions: 25 × 20 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe this Valentine. What elements do you think make this a Valentine? 

• How is this Valentine different and/or similar to Valentines that we exchange today?

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