In the ever-evolving landscape of education, there has been a paradigm shift towards interdisciplinary approaches that emphasize the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). While traditionally considered disparate domains, educators are increasingly recognizing the value of combining these disciplines to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. In this context, it … Continue reading Fostering Holistic Learning: The Incentive for Art Teachers to be Trained as STEAM Educators
Advancing Inclusive Education: The Case for Universal Design for Learning in Elementary Arts Education
In recent years, the field of education has witnessed a paradigm shift towards inclusivity, recognizing and valuing the diverse abilities, learning styles, and needs of all students. This shift is particularly crucial in the realm of arts education at the elementary level, where fostering problem solving through creativity, expression, and a love for the arts … Continue reading Advancing Inclusive Education: The Case for Universal Design for Learning in Elementary Arts Education
Art and Cultural Identity: Exploring the Intersections
This paper delves into the intricate relationship between art and cultural identity, examining the multifaceted ways in which artistic expressions both shape and reflect the cultural identity of communities throughout history. Through an exploration of various art forms, from painting and sculpture to literature and performance, this study aims to elucidate the dynamic interplay between art and cultural identity. By examining key historical and contemporary examples, we will unravel the complex web of influences that connect artistic production to the construction and representation of cultural identity.
A People’s Art: Part 1: Art Can Be A Positive Voice For Change: A People’s Art: Part 1: A People’s Art: Part 1:
Social Media is bleeding images and stories from every corner of the world and adding competing opinions... sometimes based in fact, sometimes based in propaganda... I'd like to reach your hearts from another approach and trust you to develop your own feelings on these impressive people. 7 Palestinian artists you will want to know... From … Continue reading A People’s Art: Part 1: Art Can Be A Positive Voice For Change: A People’s Art: Part 1: A People’s Art: Part 1:
An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
I feel that I became interested in Picasso's Guernica way before my time living in Spain. However, that might be where my obsession with it began, as I spent nearly every other Sunday in the special gallery for this painting at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. I believe it was there in 1996 … Continue reading An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
A Symphony of Suffering: A Critical Analysis of Picasso’s Guernica
Pablo Picasso's "Guernica" stands as an iconic representation of the horrors of war and the human capacity for cruelty. Created in response to the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War in 1937, the painting is a powerful and haunting masterpiece that transcends its historical context to evoke universal themes of human suffering and the destructive nature of conflict.
Teacher, Tutor, Lifelong Learner – A Reflection on my Philosophy
It's amazing how much I am able to sit back and reflect on things when I'm not in the classroom... Thank goodness for holiday breaks, they really allow me to see how much energy I give my students every day and why I have so little brain power left at the end of the day. … Continue reading Teacher, Tutor, Lifelong Learner – A Reflection on my Philosophy
Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Oil Pastels on black construction paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I absolutely … Continue reading Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
Dry (Soft) Pastels on thin drawing paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I … Continue reading Raffi – Inspired by Basquiat
Clyde – Inspired by Basquiat
Dry (Soft) Pastels on thin drawing paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I … Continue reading Clyde – Inspired by Basquiat
The New Renaissance Mindset 