Visual Arts Links
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Sit Down and Draw: Art Resources
An extensive website with resources for learning how to draw, including many drawing lessons and prompts. Thank you to our friends Annie and Leah for sharing!
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Fiber Arts Fun!
Another great site sent to us from friends (thank you, Claire and Stephanie)! Click this link for fiber arts (knitting, embroidery, jewelery, etc.)
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How Color Affects Your Mood
Sent to us from a friend (Thanks, Michele and Nicholas!) Click here to see how colors can affect the way you feel in a space.
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Framework for 21st Century Skills
Art is described here (as well as in No Child Left Behind federal legislation) as a core academic subject that builds 21st century skills such as *creativity and innovation, *critical thinking and problem solving, and *communication and collaboration. -
Science and Art
An article in Psychology Today about the connections between major scientific accomplishments and art. -
The 4th R
Jason Ohler, an expert in technology, writes about art as the "new literacy" of our time. Scroll down for the whole article.
Visual Arts Files
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Math & Art
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: AN INTROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE USE OF ART IN TEACHING GEOMETRY (Senior Honors Thesis, Eastern Michigan University)Abstract
Geometry is typically thought of as a discipline in mathematics that is taught using formulas and basic shapes, but this idea is only the beginning. Geometry can be combined with art to enhance mathematical lessons for students. Educators must realize that visual representations of different mathematical concepts are a wonderful way to teach children geometry in a meaningful way. The “fundamental notion that integrating the arts into one’s teaching can help facilitate learning in the mathematics classroom, as the arts can recapture the wonder of learning mathematics. The connection between instruction and imagination is bridged and learning becomes play, and play becomes learning” (Muller and Ward 22). This paper includes 7 lessons that integrate geometry with art, which will enhance the students’ learning. Each lesson can be modified for any grade between kindergarten and 6th grade. These modifications will be explored in this paper along with the lesson idea. Finally, professional artwork of each type will be explored. Each piece investigated has significant mathematical ties and will be examined in the paper.Thinking Outside the Box_ An Introspective Look at the Use of Art.pdf 1.59 MB (Last Modified on September 10, 2014) -
Staying in School- Arts and NYC
"Staying in School: Arts Education and New York City High School Graduation Rates." A report on how a strong arts program can provide positive outcomes for students. -
No Subject Left Behind
Where does Art fit into federal education policy? Arts are included as a core academic subject within No Child Left Behind. See page 7 for more information. -
Framework 21st Century Skills
Art is described here (as well as in No Child Left Behind federal legislation) as a core academic subject that builds 21st century skills such as *creativity and innovation, *critical thinking and problem solving, and *communication and collaboration.