Maison et ferme du Jas de Bouffan (House in Aix)

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting! It's called "House in Aix," and it was painted a long, long time ago by an artist named Paul Cézanne. He lived in a beautiful place in France, and this painting shows us what his home looked like. nn (Pause for questions. Encourage children to point out things they see in the image.) nn

Look closely! See the big, light beige house? It's got a really pretty reddish-orange roof, doesn't it? And next to it is a smaller building. What do you think those buildings are used for? Maybe one is a house and the other is a barn for animals? Cézanne used lots of earthy colors like browns, greens, and beiges. But see those bright orange roofs and the little blue shutters? They make the painting pop! What's your favorite color in the painting? nn

(Pause for questions and discussion about colors and shapes.) nn

See how the artist painted the grass? It's a nice, bright green. And the way he painted the buildings? It's not perfectly smooth, right? He used his brush in short, choppy strokes. It's like he was making little marks with his paintbrush! That's how artists from his time liked to paint. It makes the painting look interesting and textured. Can you imagine painting like that? nn

(Pause for questions about the brushstrokes and technique. Perhaps ask them to try mimicking the brushstrokes with their hands.) nn

This painting isn't just pretty to look at. Cézanne was a very clever artist. He painted things in a way that other artists later copied. He helped change how people painted! It's like he was a superhero of painting, showing everyone a new way to see the world. What do you think makes this painting special? nn

(Pause for questions and discussion about the painting's impact and significance. Encourage children to share their thoughts and feelings about the artwork.) nn

So, next time you see a house, or a field, or even just a wall, remember Cézanne's painting. He showed us that even everyday things can be beautiful and interesting if we look at them closely. Thank you for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing painting! Now, let's go see some more art!