START WITH ART: The Basket of Roses

Welcome/welcome back! We're starting our day by examining the still life painting 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: The Basket of Roses

Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour

Date: 1890

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 46 x 55 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• How many roses can you count in the basket?

• What colors do you see in the painting?

• Can you imagine the scent of the roses?

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