Friday, April 2, 2010

Ten Talking Points for Art Education 8,9 and 10

8. Art teaches young people about human nature and culture.
The quality of civilization can be measured through its art and architecture.

9. Art teaches cultural diversity in an increasingly diverse nation.
By studying art, students develop their abilities to think critically, analyze, weigh meanings, and make judgements with an open mind and tolerance for diverse opinions.

10. Art is basic to life.
Art is the language of human expression, understanding, and functionality. Art conveys form and meaning for and from the world around us. We deal with art every day in such things as advertising, architecture, fashion, movies, and media.

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