START WITH ART: April : (The Green Gown)

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: April : (The Green Gown)

Artist: Childe Hassam

Date: 1920

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 142.24 x 208.915 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe the scene in this artwork. What details do you notice? 

• What colors did the artist choose? How does the color scheme make you feel? 

• How do you think the woman in the painting is feeling? How does the artist convey her emotions?

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