In Art: Donkeys

Donkeys are a fun part of our world; they help in farming and can be fun to ride. But do we think of them as having a place in great art?

Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of donkeys. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they are being ridden, or helping to carry a burden.

Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the text...