"There is no better way to understand and experience the diversity and commonality of humanity than through art. At the heart of art's contribution is improved attitudes toward self, citizenship, and community. Art increases our understanding of the breadth and the depth of humanity, including not only cultural awareness but also personal growth." (Ohler,2000)
Response:
I believe that art is an important part of the educational curriculum and it can also offer the students a great way to express themselves. Through art they get a chance to explore other ways of life, different races and genders, and it offers them a better understanding of the cultural diversities present in our society. I think that art also offers them artistic expression in which they can find self reflection so that the students can explore their sense of self and share their life experiences. I think art is the process of creating new idea's and promoting growth within the students by letting them use visual expression to express their feelings with having to put them into words. I feel that if art was not a part of the educational curriculum many students would not have this opportunity to express themselves concerning personal and social issues that are affecting their everyday lives.
Reference:
Ohler, J. (2000, October). Art Becomes The Next R. Educational Leadership, 58(2), 16-19. Retrieved February 24, 2012, from https://online.fairmontstate.edu/webct/urw/lc15057011.tp0/cobaltMainFrame.dowebct
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXN_Lj8lao
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