This lesson explores how Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, finds stories hidden within paintings. She shares her unique approach to art, where a single glance at a portrait sparks her imagination and leads her to invent narratives behind the subjects. Through three captivating stories inspired by portraits, Chevalier illustrates how art can ignite creativity and storytelling. Key topics include: 1. How to find stories hidden within paintings 2. Tracy Chevalier’s approach to museum-going and storytelling 3. The connection between art and imagination, illustrated through her novel Girl with a Pearl Earring This lesson is based on the TED Talk, Finding the Story Inside the Painting by Tracy Chevalier.
