1. By Blue Balliett

2. What is art?

3. Why do people interpret art differently?

4. Is there a right and wrong way to look at a piece of art?

5. You are going to be presented with the works of some famous artists. As you study each piece, record your response on your observation record sheet. Think about the colors the artist used, the theme of the paintings, the style in which they were painted, etc.

6. Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa

7. Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night

8. Vincent Van Gogh Self-Portrait

9. Pablo Picasso DoraMarr with Cat Hand

10. Claude Monet Water Lily Pond

11. Rembrandt Anatomy Lesson

12. Johannes Vermeer Girl with a Pearl Earring

13. Johannes Vermeer A Lady Writing

14. Johannes Vermeer The Geographer

15. Gustave Callebotte Rainy Day

16. Gustave Callebotte Oarsman

17. David Hockney Garrowby Hill

18. David Hockney The Bay From the Mountains

19.  Some of these artists are mentioned in Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer. Think back to their artwork when you hear their names presented in the book.  Discuss which artists’ style you prefer and why. Be specific in your explanation.