Suppose I can’t see the artwork; suppose I were blind. Talk about objects, shapes, colors. Tell me about the work of art.

Have you seen anything similar or like this before? (Relate to experiences and not just to art.)

How does the artwork make you feel? Why? How?

Why would you want (or not want) to have this artwork in your home?

Where would you put this artwork in your home? Why?

Choose and write 20 words to describe the artwork.

Suppose you were chosen to name the artwork. Give it a new title.

Pretend you are the person in the artwork. Tell why you are there.

Write a short story inspired by the artwork.

Create a reproduction of the work.

What color's) are used most?

Does this picture look like a photograph?

What is in the background? Foreground?

What is a focal point? The focal point of this painting is ?

Are there shadows in this picture?

What is a mood? What mood are you in today? What is the mood of this picture?

What is the largest/smallest shape (thing, etc.) that you see in the picture?

Can a pattern be established?

Does your eye follow a movement around the painting?

In what country did the painter who painted this picture live?

What does this picture tell you about the country (or countryside)?

Would you like to live here? Why?

What was going on in history when this picture was painted?
Were you alive when this picture was painted?

What kinds of foods do you see in this picture?
Are these foods good for you? Why?
Are the foods cooked or raw? What does raw mean?

What types of plants can be seen in this picture?

Can you tell me what season it is? What is a season?

Are there buildings in the picture? What type? What are they used for?
How are the building in this picture alike and/or different from the building in our area?

Animals? What are the animals doing?
Are the animals real or imaginary? Where do these animals live?