Questions: Looking at Art and Talking About It

Question 1

What is a good first thing to do when you look at a painting?

• A. Say whether you like it or not right away
• B. Look carefully and notice the colors, shapes, and details
• C. Walk away quickly
• D. Close your eyes

Answer: (B)

Before deciding if you like it, look carefully! Notice the colors, shapes, and details. You might discover something surprising.

Question 2

When someone shows you their artwork, what is a kind thing to say?

• A. That is ugly
• B. I like the colors you used, tell me about it
• C. I could do better
• D. Nothing at all

Answer: (B)

Saying something kind and specific, like 'I like the colors you used,' and asking the artist to tell you about it shows respect and interest.

Question 3

There is one correct answer about what a painting means.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

No! Different people can see different things in the same artwork. Your ideas about what a painting means are just as valid as anyone else's.

Question 4

Looking carefully at art helps you notice more details.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: True

Yes! The longer and more carefully you look, the more you see. You might notice small details, hidden shapes, or interesting textures that you missed at first.

Question 5

Look at a piece of art (a painting, a photo, or a friend's drawing). What do you notice and how does it make you feel?

Model answer: Example: 'I see lots of blue and green colors and wavy lines. It looks like the ocean. It makes me feel calm and happy.'

A good answer describes what the child sees (colors, shapes, subjects) and how the artwork makes them feel.