The Rustic House

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called "The Rustic House," and it was painted a long, long time ago by an artist named Paul Cézanne. nn (Pause for children to look at the painting.) nn Isn't it pretty? It shows a little house, kind of hidden by some trees. Can you see the house? What color is the house? And what about the roof? Yes, it's mostly yellow and cream, with a brown roof! nn (Pause for children to respond.) nn The artist didn't paint every tiny leaf on the trees. He just used swirly lines and dabs of color to show you where the trees are. It's like he's giving you a hint, letting you imagine the rest! What colors do you see in the trees? Do you think they are leafy trees or maybe bare branches? nn (Pause for children to respond.) nn Look closely at how the artist painted the picture. See those brushstrokes? They're not all neat and tidy, are they? That's because Cézanne wanted to show you how he made the painting. It's like he's showing off his paintbrush skills! What do you think the brushstrokes look like? nn (Pause for children to respond.) nn The whole painting is full of lovely earthy colors – greens, browns, and yellows. It makes you feel calm and peaceful, doesn't it? It's like stepping into a quiet countryside scene. How does this painting make you feel? nn (Pause for children to respond.) nn This painting is special because Cézanne didn't just copy what he saw exactly. He painted what he felt about the house and the trees. He wanted to show us the shapes and the colors, not just a perfect photograph. It's like he's sharing his own special way of seeing the world with us! nn (Pause for children to respond.) nn So, next time you see a tree or a house, try to look at it like Cézanne did. Notice the shapes, the colors, and how the light makes everything look different. You might be surprised at what you see! Now, let's go look at some more amazing art! nn