START WITH ART: Dragon Tiles

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining the glazed stoneware 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: Dragon Tiles

Artist: Unknown, Chinese

Date: 15th Century -16th Century, Ming Dynasty

Medium: Glazed stoneware

Dimensions: 39 x 244 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• These tiles are roof ridge tiles. What do you imagine the rest of the building looked like? What do you think the building may have been used for? 

• How would you describe the dragons? Look closely at their faces! 

• Do you like the addition of the flowers? Why do you think the artist included the beautiful flowers?