A Table Corner (Un coin de table) (ca. 1895) by Paul Cézanne. Original from Original from Barnes Foundation.
Questions to Ask Children
“It is understood that the artist places himself in front of nature; he copies it while interpreting it.“‘ – What do you think Cezanne meant by this?
What can you see in this painting?
What do you like/dislike about this painting?
How does it make you feel?
Whats your favourite part of the painting?
The Peppermint Bottle (ca. 1893-1895) by Paul Cézanne. Original from The National Gallery of Art.
Questions to Ask Children
What can you see?
How does the colours in this painting make you feel? Talk about the use of cold and warm colours.
What kind of atmosphere does this painting capture?
Paul Cézanne & Rococo Vase (1876) still life painting. Original from the National Gallery of Art.
Questions to Ask Children
What do you like/dislike about this painting?
How does this painting compare with the other two paintings above. What are the similarities and differences?