people who thrive in the arts. Now wait a minute... the arts? Andy Warhol was the only artist out of the three? Actually, Beyonce, Zac Efron and Andy Warhol are all representatives of the fine arts because of their professional backgrounds. All three are looked at as the top of society. Many people who are considered famous or role models in society are from music, theatre, or art backgrounds... but then why are so many of these programs being cut from schools? Fine arts should…
Going to my arts classes on school always was my favorite part of the day. I got a break from the day while still practicing a skill. Take band for example, you get an entire period of playing music, that 's insanely awesome. Band is not the only class like this, there are many others of the same nature. Some examples are art, dance, and drama and all of their respective specifics. Some people think that these "extra" classes are not beneficial in any way to the wellbeing of a student. That…
took a studio art class and was extremely happy with my choice. It was a great end to a long school day. I was able to exercise my creativity and was successful in the class. One of my favorite projects from this class was a mixed media creation. I painted a turtle; then afterwards went in with ink and detailed in seaweed. This painting will continue to be displayed proudly in my room to remind of the good time I had making it! As well as providing fun to a student’s day, fine art classes are…
William Merrit Chase was an artist in the 1800-1900’s. Summering in Shinnecock Hills near Southampton, NY, he lead an art school, where he created beautiful paintings of both the landscapes and the society. His painting Young Women with Red Flowers, an oil canvas created in 1904, was located in the Gesture and Pose section of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. Next to this, the painting titled Portrait of Mary St. John Hutchinson by Vanessa Bell is displayed. Vanessa Bell was a painter and member of…
different families that had both male and female children under the age of ten to determine what types of toys the children have; and we also had to visit toy stores to determine if a link exists between toys involving physicality, gross motor skills or fine motor skills and if this toy is marketed for girls, boys, or is gender neutral. The parent interviews yielded interesting results for this age range. Of the twelve families interviewed, there were fourteen boys and thirteen girls. The…
How do the Arts Affect Student Learning The arts have stimulated controversy over the years. Research has upheld that the fine arts help improve standardized testing and learning. Arts can access complex parts of the brain to better analyze students surroundings. The arts have been cut from schools throughout the United States and test scores are going down. The arts have been proven to help children with learning disabilities or mental health issues better understand what is being taught to…
Since the introduction of art to society many millennia ago, the fine arts have been used to convey ideas, core values and themes to a captive audience. Whether that fine art is music, drama, visual art or any other medium, everyone around the globe lives and breathes art. Whether someone is a cinephile, enjoys Broadway, frequents museums, or listens to Bach in their car on the way to work, they all have one thing in common- they are learning and enjoying new concepts through a very powerful…
Introduction In the article “How the Arts Benefit Students Achievement” the writer states “Schools integrating the arts into the curriculum as part of a comprehensive education reform strategy are documenting positive changes in the school environment and improved students performance” (Ruppert, S. Sandra). The previously mentioned quote demonstrates that fine arts education has enhance students ability to comprehend information. However an increasing number of schools have an opportunity for…
When we mention about graffiti, where do we expect to see it? Probably not in museum. Unlike order arts, the background of graffiti does not gorgeous and magnificent that is why graffiti mostlikely being on streets, under bridges, or on some buildings. Graffiti borns mainly in low – in come areas, so the boundary between art and vandalism is very arachnoid. The debate about graffiti has been going for decade because people do not understand the difference between creation and destruction. In…
transcripts on file (Syracuse U, SCSU and Univ. of New Hampshire), FIA206, Arts and Ideas II was accepted for three semester hours of credit in art. A full 12 semester hours of credit in art were not identifiable. Please submit course descriptions for the course(s) that you feel may be considered for art course work.” While is it accurate to conclude that my only “formal” credits in fine arts were earned in FIA206, Arts and Ideas II, Connecticut General Statutes relating to educational…