Inside: A free art worksheet to help students connect with artworks on a deeper level using three writing prompts. When students are asked to think beyond the surface of an artwork, they learn more about the art and themselves. Reflecting on their thoughts about a work of art–whether it is the work of a professional…
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Art Worksheets to Interpret and Connect with Art
Over the past three years, I have excitedly passed out my free printable worksheets for art to all new subscribers to my email list. I love these art worksheets, and they have benefited so many students and classroom across the world. I am happy to announce that these art worksheets have just gotten a big…
Warning: You’re about to fall in love with this Delacroix painting.
My first job out of college was a yearlong fellowship at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. It’s a gorgeous museum with a stunningly high-quality collection, and it was such a privilege to be able to work under that glorious Louis Kahn vaulted ceiling every day. While there, I fell in love with this…
82 Questions to Ask about Art
Inside: Why classroom art discussion is a vital part of art education and 82 questions about art you can use in your classroom. If you are stumped about how to lead a discussion about a work of art, use this list of art questions to give you some ideas! As art teachers, we know the…
Puzzles About Art: The Chimpanzee Painter
I am totally obsessed with teaching art and aesthetics. I use aesthetics puzzles such as the one below to address this fun and engaging philosophical questions in the classroom. This post contains affiliate links. Art Class Curator earns a small percentage of purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. One…
Kids Talk About Art – Henri Rousseau’s The Dream
Henri Rousseau’s The Dream is a fun painting to discuss with children. See how I integrated this book into our curriculum and watch my kids and I discuss this painting together. Then, download the PowerPoint and list of printable discussion questions to use with your students! Moving Beyond the Page As you may know, I…
