Summer is here throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and with its arrival is a much needed break from traditional schooling. Enjoying … More
Category: Art History
Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)
Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More
Pedagogy in Paint: Chardin’s Depictions of Early Childhood Learning
French painter Jean Siméon Chardin devoted his entire career to documenting the quotidian, domestic and laborious nature of life in … More
More than Mimesis: Imitation vs. Interpretation
Imitation is a key element of social learning, which is how we develop essential understandings and actions through observing others … More
Maternal Education as Empowerment
Not everyone has a pleasant introduction to school, but sometimes all it takes is one or two good educators to … More
Artworks Inspired by Teachers
As an art historian focusing my research on how art and pedagogy are integrated, I love coming across depictions of … More
How I Learned to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Find My Voice
Speaking with my friends and colleagues working in the arts and education fields, I am well aware that imposter syndrome … More
Artfully Appreciating Teachers
Since today marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation week in the United States, I thought it would be apropos … More
Artfully Visualizing Educational Equity
Education was not always accessible to the masses like it is today. We know from historical accounts that class, status … More
Meet the Educators
I started Artfully Learning in 2017, while I was preparing to become a certified art educator. Back then, art education … More