Art and Investigation

HOW ART CAN HELP YOU ANALYZE

Take a look at this quick video that shares how investigators and scientists use the thinking strategies that artists use to help examine evidence deeply and make important connections.

LET'S PRACTICE

Let's take a look at the painting Bedroom in Arles from Vincent Van Gogh. Look at the painting and analyze it using the questions below.

INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONS:

1. What do you notice about the room?

2. What do you think is happening or has happened in this room? What makes you say that?

3. What questions do you have while viewing this room?

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