An Art History in the Park At-Home Guide
Stories, looking prompts, and creative invitations designed for families, homeschoolers, co-ops, micro-schools, and curious learners of all ages.
Step into the dramatic world of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most powerful painters of the Baroque period. Known for her bold storytelling, expressive figures, and striking use of light and shadow, Artemisia invites us to look closely at how artists use visual choices to convey emotion, strength, and meaning.
This thoughtfully designed guide introduces families to Artemisia’s life and work while also serving as a gentle, accessible entry point into Baroque art. Through storytelling, close looking, and hands-on exploration, learners discover how Baroque artists used contrast, movement, and drama to bring stories to life — and how these techniques continue to shape the way we see and tell stories today.
This guide brings art history to life through Harvard’s See–Think–Wonder prompts and creative invitations that support curiosity, observation, and meaningful conversation at home or in learning communities.
💡 Designed with depth for adults, and thoughtfully adapted for children ages 5–13
📄 Instant digital download — full-color PDF
This guide is part of Art History in the Park’s ongoing effort to make art history — our human story told visually — accessible, welcoming, and relevant to families.
• A family-friendly artist story exploring Artemisia Gentileschi’s life, voice, and artistic legacy
• Context for Baroque art, including its emphasis on light, shadow, movement, and emotion
• Guided looking using See–Think–Wonder to build visual literacy and confidence
• Exploration of storytelling through images and moments frozen in time
• Creative invitations inspired by Baroque techniques, including light and contrast
• Open-ended prompts that encourage reflection, discussion, and making together
• Families learning together at home
• Homeschoolers, co-ops, and micro-schools
• Art educators and facilitators
• Curious learners ages 5–13 (with depth for adults)
• Families looking for a thoughtful, age-appropriate introduction to Baroque art
• Learners interested in storytelling, dramatic light and shadow, and how artists express strength, emotion, and lived experience
This guide approaches Artemisia Gentileschi’s life and work with care and intention. While her story includes difficult moments, the guide is designed to be family-friendly and focuses on her artistic voice, resilience, and contributions to art history. Deeper historical context is offered thoughtfully for adults.
An Art History in the Park At-Home Guide
Stories, looking prompts, and creative invitations designed for families, homeschoolers, co-ops, micro-schools, and curious learners of all ages.
Step into the dramatic world of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most powerful painters of the Baroque period. Known for her bold storytelling, expressive figures, and striking use of light and shadow, Artemisia invites us to look closely at how artists use visual choices to convey emotion, strength, and meaning.
This thoughtfully designed guide introduces families to Artemisia’s life and work while also serving as a gentle, accessible entry point into Baroque art. Through storytelling, close looking, and hands-on exploration, learners discover how Baroque artists used contrast, movement, and drama to bring stories to life — and how these techniques continue to shape the way we see and tell stories today.
This guide brings art history to life through Harvard’s See–Think–Wonder prompts and creative invitations that support curiosity, observation, and meaningful conversation at home or in learning communities.
💡 Designed with depth for adults, and thoughtfully adapted for children ages 5–13
📄 Instant digital download — full-color PDF
This guide is part of Art History in the Park’s ongoing effort to make art history — our human story told visually — accessible, welcoming, and relevant to families.
• A family-friendly artist story exploring Artemisia Gentileschi’s life, voice, and artistic legacy
• Context for Baroque art, including its emphasis on light, shadow, movement, and emotion
• Guided looking using See–Think–Wonder to build visual literacy and confidence
• Exploration of storytelling through images and moments frozen in time
• Creative invitations inspired by Baroque techniques, including light and contrast
• Open-ended prompts that encourage reflection, discussion, and making together
• Families learning together at home
• Homeschoolers, co-ops, and micro-schools
• Art educators and facilitators
• Curious learners ages 5–13 (with depth for adults)
• Families looking for a thoughtful, age-appropriate introduction to Baroque art
• Learners interested in storytelling, dramatic light and shadow, and how artists express strength, emotion, and lived experience
This guide approaches Artemisia Gentileschi’s life and work with care and intention. While her story includes difficult moments, the guide is designed to be family-friendly and focuses on her artistic voice, resilience, and contributions to art history. Deeper historical context is offered thoughtfully for adults.
