Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education
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Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education

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Recently featured in The New York Times and The Boston Globe, Studio Thinking presents groundbreaking research on the positive effects of art education.

Many people believe that arts education is important, but few can say exactly why. Here at last are the results of the first in-depth research on the habits of mind that are instilled by studying visual art--habits, the aut...more
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Ida
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This was a good one too. Thinking about teaching other subjects and disciplines within this visual arts framework was somewhat challenging but ultimately rewarding. Recommend to all teachers of humanities!
Deb
Deb rated it 3 of 5 stars
This is an assigned title for a conference I'm attending in September--the National Association of State Arts Agencies. My counterparts in the other 49 states will be assembling to discuss. This once-a-year bookclub thing might work for me!

There is a lot to digest in here, and I'll admit I didn't finish it all, but the research is a good place to start in identifying the actual measurable impact of participation in the arts.
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Great resource for art teachers. I always keep it on hand.
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