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the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
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regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group that is written in an informal or conversational style
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September 18, 2016
I feel art is necessary in the development of students' educational experience. Here is an article form Learning Liftoff by Lauren Martin. Why students need to be exposed to art in the classroom.
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10 Reasons Why Arts in Education is So Important for Kids
Where have the arts in education gone? Over the past several years we’ve all seen the trend of schools cutting the arts from their curriculum. Music, art, theater—gone for so many.
There’s no doubt that the arts are fun for kids. Diving into those finger paints and making a beautiful picture to hang on the fridge is awesome. Acting in a play is exhilarating. But the arts also help kids develop on many fundamental levels. Here are the top 10 ways that the arts help kids learn and grow: 1. Creativity. This may seem like a no-brainer, but the arts allow kids to express themselves better than math or science. As the Washington Post says, In an arts program, your child will be asked to recite a monologue in 6 different ways, create a painting that represents a memory, or compose a new rhythm to enhance a piece of music. If children have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and in their future career. 2. Improved Academic Performance. The arts don’t just develop a child’s creativity—the skills they learn because of them spill over into academic achievement. PBS says, A report by Americans for the Arts states that young people who participate regularly in the arts (three hours a day on three days each week through one full year) are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair or to win an award for writing an essay or poem than children who do not participate. 3. Motor Skills. This applies mostly to younger kids who do art or play an instrument. Simple things like holding a paintbrush and scribbling with a crayon are an important element to developing a child’s fine motor skills. According to the National Institutes of Health, developmental milestones around age three should include drawing a circle and beginning to use safety scissors. Around age four, children may be able to draw a square and begin cutting straight lines with scissors. 4. Confidence. While mastering a subject certainly builds a student’s confidence, there is something special about participating in the arts. Getting up on a stage and singing gives kids a chance to step outside their comfort zone. As they improve and see their own progress, their self-confidence will continue to grow. 5. Visual Learning. Especially for young kids, drawing, painting, and sculpting in art class help develop visual-spatial skills. Dr. Kerry Freedman, Head of Art and Design Education at Northern Illinois University says, Children need to know more about the world than just what they can learn through text and numbers. Art education teaches students how to interpret, criticize, and use visual information, and how to make choices based on it. 6. Decision Making. The arts strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills. How do I express this feeling through my dance? How should I play this character? Learning how to make choices and decisions will certainly carry over into their education and other parts of life—as this is certainly a valuable skill in adulthood. 7. Perseverance. I know from personal experience that the arts can be challenging. When I was trying to learn and master the clarinet, there were many times when I became so frustrated that I wanted to quit. But I didn’t. After practicing hard, I learned that hard work and perseverance pay off. This mindset will certainly matter as they grow—especially during their career where they will likely be asked to continually develop new skills and work through difficult projects. 8. Focus. As you persevere through painting or singing or learning a part in a play, focus is imperative. And certainly focus is vital for studying and learning in class as well as doing a job later in life. 9. Collaboration. Many of the arts such as band, choir, and theater require kids to work together. They must share responsibility and compromise to achieve their common goal. Kids learn that their contribution to the group is integral to its success—even if they don’t have the solo or lead role. 10. Accountability. Just like collaboration, kids in the arts learn that they are accountable for their contributions to the group. If they drop the ball or mess up, they realize that it’s important to take responsibility for what they did. Mistakes are a part of life, and learning to accept them, fix them, and move on will serve kids well as they grow older. |
September 19, 2016
Check out The National Gallery of Art's app.
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The National Gallery of Art has come out with an amazing, interactive app that helps kids explore more than 300 years of art history. With ten sections to explore, kids can learn about the art techniques of some history’s best artist. Recreate the works of Vincent van Gogh, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Rothko, and many more. Personally, I was having way too much fun with the Rothko activity.
You and your kids will have a blast creating collages with land and seascapes, exploring color theory, expressing your creativity through action painting, and even creating “selfies” inspired by American folk paintings. When sharing your art, don’t forget to tag them with #NGAkids so you can show the National Gallery of Art your creations. NGAkids Art Zone is available for free at the iTunes App Store for iPad. |
September 22, 2016
Check out Google's Art and Culture App. It is full of wonderful works of art and sites from all over the globe.
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September 19, 2016
Have you ever wondered what the oldest known artwork was? Well check out this article from Scholastic News. I was pretty impressed with what scientists discovered.
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September 24, 2016
Art For Kids Hub has hundreds of how-to videos! On their channel they do art together as a family, and they love sharing it with you. You can follow along with them and learn how to draw, paint, fold, and sculpt all kinds of cool things! Press the radio button to go their website!
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October 11, 2016
Koka Nikoladze is a Georgian composer and sound artist, based in Europe. He studied at the Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Musikhochschule Stuttgart and Norwegian Academy of Music. He uses his musical talents and curiosity to create fabulous wooden instrumental designs infused with computer science and engineering.
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October 13, 2016
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I found a great lesson for a Dia de los muertos art project. Check out the video. Also visit the Blick website for more information.
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October 14, 2016
Check out these short animated stories about many of history's greatest artists.
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November 25, 2016
Check out the animated adventures of Zamba exploring the halls and gallerias of the Museo de Bellas Artes . The two clips to the right are about the Mexican artists Frida and Diego.
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November 26, 2016
Not sure what to do during the break? Well, why not check out the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's calendar for events and exhibitions. There are loads of activities for kids and the whole family. Also check the clip by Raising Sarcasm at LACMA.
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December 7, 2016
The elements of art are important to art. Artists manipulate the elements and with their use and the application of the principles of design artist are able to create art. The elements are line, space, texture, shape, color, form, and value. Every work of art has various elements within them which makes them complete. A sculpture is incomplete without form and space as it is a three dimensional art. The following videos explore the seven elements of art.
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December 8, 2016
The two short animated videos cover the princilples of design and the elements of art.
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December 8, 2016
The following video tutorials will help you with your drawings. The techniques are basic ways of creating value in your drawings. So, check out the Virtual Instructor's videos.
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Decmber 8, 2016
The following videos examen how you can create texture in your drawings. Check out Alphonso Dunn's tutorial videos.
This video will show you how to draw rocks. The following videos are about the American artist, Alexander "Sandy" Calder.
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