Aesthetics and protests are inextricably linked. The choreography of people moving in tandem, singing, chanting and peacefully empowering one another to fight injustice, is in and of itself a form of performance. Protests are also replete with artfully rendered graphics, images and accessories; such as signs, costumes and sculptural effigies and puppetry.
Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s greatest architectural marvels. It features a Beaux-Arts design with elements from … More
By now most of the United States schools are back in session. As both new and familiar students and teachers … More
Our DNA, the map of our genetic information (our growth, development, functioning and reproduction), is 99.9% the same for each … More
One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More
As a writer focusing on a cross-examination of the visual art world and educational environment, in order to show the … More
A common foundation behind many great works of architecture is that they combine aesthetically compelling forms to create functioning structures … More
Artistic behaviors are skills and mindsets that anyone can acquire. Also known as habits of mind, behaving like an artist … More
Inside and outside of the classroom, art serves as a framework for understanding and expressing our lived experiences. Art and … More
In art education, we talk a lot about these things called “artistic habits of mind,” which are the types of … More
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