How to look at art

We all see things differently. These resources offer simple prompts to start a conversation about any artwork, with learners of all ages.

Choose any picture, sculpture or art installation and try these prompts to help learners analyse what they see. Use Your Senses invites you to jump inside the artwork; See Think Wonder helps connect to learners’ lived experience and Take A Closer Look provides questions for a deeper analysis. Use them at home with the online collection or live in the gallery.

How to look at art

How to look at art

Use your senses

Imagine we’ve jumped right inside the picture. What can you hear, smell, taste, touch and see?

Take a closer look

Choose any picture, sculpture or art installation and try these prompts to help learners analyse what they see.

See Think Wonder

Choose any picture and take time to notice it, think about it and let your imagination wander...