START WITH ART: Pitcher and Fruit Bowl

We're starting our day by saying "Happy Birthday, Pablo Picasso!" and examining his 1931 painting "Pitcher and Fruit Bowl" 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: Pitcher and Fruit Bowl

Artist: Pablo Picasso

Date: 1931

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 130.2 x 194.9 cm

Start with Art Questions:  

• Can you identify the pitcher and the fruit bowl? 

• What shapes and colors do you see in these objects, and how do they interact with each other?

• Imagine you are sitting at the table in front of these objects. How would you describe the scene in this painting to someone who has never seen it?

We're making it a point to START WITH ART every day! You can too by simply adding our calendar to yours by clicking here then click "add." Share how you're folding this into your daily routine by tagging us on Instagram @pageofarthistory and/or the tag #startwithart 🖼️