The information provided was chosen to encourage deeper exploration of the works of art. Each piece of information is followed by further questioning to assure that students see that information adds to their conversation instead of ending it with "the answer." This guide, like all those prepared by the Museum for students and teachers, is not about supplying specific answers to questions, but rather is about stimulating careful looking and classroom discussion.

If students ask who the artist is, when the work was made, etc., you can certainly respond to them, but we suggest you follow the introduction of information with the question

• Does this information change the way you see this? Why or why not?

Summary at the end of conversation allows you and your students to review the class discussion.

Remember you and your class are tying up a rich conversation, not ending with an answer. Along with your own summary of the class discussion, you might want to ask

• Who can help me summarize?
  
  
• How have your ideas changed since we first started talking about this picture?
  

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