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Sherlock Holmes had fantastic skills of observation. Your super sleuths will examine the pattern, rhythm, texture, and color of a painting to uncover the symbolism beneath. A great lesson, that incorporates observation, art analysis, critical and deductive reasoning. 

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critical thinking, deductive reasoning, color recognition, colors, art analysis, symbolism, making observations

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art analysis, color, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, observation skills, symbolism, Visual Arts, visual and performing arts
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K - 5th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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