“Almost as if in disguise, art wraps its lovely fingers around every school subject, from math to science to music to history to English. Students learn about problem solving, proportions and ratios, the scientific method, the history of worldwide social and cultural movements, and how to write personal artistic statements, stories, and poetry. They also learn to look at the world around them with fresh eyes and curiosity.”
Just received this quote along with some images for “Through our Eyes,” the Biennial Exhibition of student artwork from Athens-Clarke County that will be on display at the Lyndon House starting Nov. 8.
We’ll be covering this show, and looking at the importance of art in the curriculum — and the lives of students. This quote from the exhibit catalog speaks beautifully to that.
The painting above is by India Jones at Hillsman Middle School. Her art teacher is Starr Campbell.
