START WITH ART: Boat Party

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: Boat Party

Artist: Gustave Caillebotte

Date: 1877-1878

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 89.5 x 116.7 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• Describe the perspective in this painting? Where are you "sitting" in the picture? Where do you think you are headed? 

• Describe the day. What does the painting tell you about the time and weather? 

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