Laurie Hicks Beyond Us Now: Speculations Toward A Post-Art Education

The article “Book Tackles Old Debate: Role of Art in Schools” by Robin Pogrebin explains the influence of art and the conclusion of two researchers, Ellen Winner and Lois Hetland. “Students who study the arts seriously are taught to see better, to envision, to persist, to be playful and learn from mistakes, to make critical judgements and justify such judgements,” conclude both researchers.

PSYC 1301 – Intro to Psychology SOC 1301 – Intro to Sociology ART 1301 – Art Appreciation

In speaking of educational ethics a great responsibility will be placed upon me as is all teachers. Not only do I plan to teach art as a subject, but also to teach art as to reflect core values of society: respect for one’s work, responsibility in the use of supplies and fairness when critiquing one’s own work as well as that of fellow students. Incorporating and exposing students to the diverse ethnic backgrounds that have influenced art though out history, lessening the racial barriers still being created today. Society largely depicts what morals and values are appropriate for day to day living, however, society has also placed that responsibility upon the

ART can be risky depending on the group of youth and teens that you work with. Although troubled youth are mainly the top people who can benefit this, you still have to watch

Julie Becker was born in 1972, and passed away in 2016 at the age of 43[i]. Los Angeles was an integral part of her life as she grew up, created, and died in L.A; however she studied briefly at Hochschule der Kunste, Berlin in 1991 and completed a residency in Basel, Switzerland at Stiftlung Laurenz-Haus Foundation. Becker was the daughter of artists[ii], and subsequently grew up in constant travel from one apartment to the next while her parents worked odd jobs to survive. In lieu of finishing her senior year at Santa Monica High School, she became the youngest student ever to attend California Institute of the Arts in 1989 at the age of 16. From CalArts in Valencia, Becker received her BFA in 1993, and her MFA in 1995. Paul Schimmel, curator at the L.A Museum of Contemporary Art, selected Becker’s MFA thesis project, Researchers, Residents, A Place to Rest 1993-96, for the 23rd São Paulo Biennial, where she was the youngest participant.

This course will enable the student to understand the historical, social, and psychological factors involved in the creation of works of art through an

Art. A word that encompasses different ideas and feelings to everyone of us. Boredom, excitement, hate, love, to the themes of politics, portraits, photographs, comedy and on and on. The art of taking a photograph and transporting it to a piece of canvas with paint and acrylic is called photo realism. A pioneer of her time, Audrey Flack did just that. Her name is synonymous with photorealism in the art world. She took the world by a storm with her paintings of people and and their emotions based off of photography. (Kleiner, 971) Becoming the first artist to actually express emotion into her art as all other photorealistic artist chose emotionless still life. She opened up a can of excitement and depth when she went from abstract painting in the 1950's to the 1960's photorealism. In 1966 her collection was permanently displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, allowing Audrey Flack to become the first photorealistic artist to have this happen to.

For as long as I can remember I have always had the drive and passion to create works of art in many ways, shapes and forms. My creativity and integrity that I share with art is on many levels ranging from 3D work, video game design, physical pieces of artwork as well as digital. I believe that there are very few schools that would not only help challenge my abilities but be able to utilize them in many ways I would've never imagined.

In Rhys Southan’s essay “Is Art a Waste of time?” he discusses art and if it can really be a tool to help those who are suffering or does handing over your money make a greater difference. In Yo-Yo Ma’s essay “Necessary Edges: Art, Empathy, and Education” he focuses more on art being used for educational purposes to essentially create more innovative and empathic people. Instead of focusing so much on STEM, the author states that we should also incorporate art. Although some people might disagree that art could make the world a better place it can by bringing attention to issues, art can become a teaching tool by integrating it into the education curriculum, and it can make the world a better place by saving lives and creating less violence.

Over three decades, art programs have been on the decline, because of budget cuts and the general thought of art being a privilege and not a necessity when it comes to the classroom. (Smith.) In fact, it has almost set a chain of continuous reaction. The children in the 1970s and 80s who were not exposed to art during class time are now adults who probably do not appreciate art today. And, if they themselves are involved in the education system, do not see art as an importance to the education of children today. In the article Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who 's Doing It Best Sandra Ruppert, Director of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP), a national coalition of arts, business, education, philanthropic, and government

O art, art! Wherefore are you art? What happens if society loses art? Would it fall apart, move on with no feeling, or nothing would happen. This question has bothered and pestered many people over the generations. The debate has even risen to a political stance. How do people approach the debate at that level? We all have seen political debates this past couple of months. Does it come up like that? One way to address the political topic of art is through speeches and papers. For example, Roger Scruton wrote a detailed paper, and John F. Kennedy gave a speech at a college. They both dived into the topic of art; however, at different approaches.

I have selected the Mary Godfrey papers collection, PSUA 6447 Box 1 AX/CATO10868, for the stepping stone research project. My stepping stone item is the pamphlet, A Visual Presentation of Art Education Mary Godfrey illustrated for the State Department of Education in Richmond Virginia when she was an Assistant Supervisor of Art Education. I found this pamphlet in folder number 3 along with hand drawn classroom arrangements for several grade levels. I choose this item because Miss Godfrey was not only art supervisor in the late 1940’s writing curriculum and observing teachers, she used her own art background to illustrate visual aides as a means to promote art education in schools in Virginia. Miss Godfrey illustrated numerous artwork for

Postmodern art decided to make revolutionary break with past and questioned previous theories known as “big narratives” of art, politics, economics and overall culture in order to create new theories. The big part of postmodern theory deals with the belief of preexistence of the art all around us. The artist is the one who can recognize these elements of art around as and synthesize them into the art work. This art work becomes object of interpretation which inevitably varies among different generations, social groups, national group, religious groups, and depends on some extent of the educational level of the observers and it is also different in the same individual in different times or environments. The different interpretations of

Art education is often underestimated by many who believe that school was created to teach only analytical concepts such as mathematics and literature. However, research has shown that art courses are important, even necessary for students in elementary, middle, and high schools. These art classes may include not only visual arts but performing arts such as dance, theatre and choir. Barbara Streisand said, “Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for the truth,” (Quotations). Streisand points out that there are multiple benefits to art whether it be painted by a brush or sung from the heart. Art has the ability to allow people to see situations from

The history of art dates back to ancient times. Artwork can be, and was, found around the world. What makes art interesting is that it can be created in any way, shape or form with any materials. It seems that the artwork can also tell us a lot about the artist. Art seems to be simply, a direct, visual reflection of the artist’s life. Therefore, one can assume that an artist’s life experiences and beliefs directly influence their art. If we look at examples from different periods of art we will be able to see the connection between the artist and the art.