START WITH ART: Title: Untitled (Woman Bearing Skull and Snake)

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: Untitled (Woman Bearing Skull and Snake)

Artist: F. K. Houston

Date: 1800

Medium: Pen and ink

Dimensions: 51.5 x 36.8 cm

Start with Art Questions: 

• What is happening in this drawing? 

• What is the woman holding? What do you think the objects might represent? 

• Do you notice any patterns? How do the patterns / repeating designs contribute to the artwork?

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