This strategy encourages students to consider how artists communicate information through a visual medium. Have students respond to the first two questions in writing or facilitate as a group discussion. It can be helpful for the facilitator to record student answers.

What are some nouns you see in this work of art?

What are some adjectives you see in this work of art?

Select a few of the adjectives student’s shared and ask:

How did the artist create the effect of [insert adjective]?