START WITH ART: Valencian Fishermen

We're starting our day by examining the 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: Valencian Fishermen

Artist: Joaquín Sorolla

Date: 1895

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 65 × 87 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What are the men in the photo doing? If you need a hint, look at the title of the artwork! 

• What do you think the weather is like? Are there clues in the artwork that tell you about the weather? 

• Describe the colors in the painting. Are the colors cool or warm? 

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