START WITH ART: Vase of Flowers

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining "Vase of Flowers" pictured below. Take a look at the artwork then read the questions to the students/children in your life and see how starting your day with art can ignite creativity and critical thinking!

Title: Vase of Flowers

Artist: Jan Davidsz de Heem

Date: 1670

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 74.2 x 52.6 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Look closely at this painting. What do you see? Can you list the various items in the painting? 

• What do you see on the vase? Did you notice the reflection in the glass? What is being reflected? 

• How would you describe the flowers? Are they neatly arranged or an explosion of color? 

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