The K. family is a 5 member family that was last year in MSB, they moved to Chile at the end of the year. Yesterday I received a very sweet email from Ms. K. just checking in. She also wanted to show me their brand new living room in Santiago with those masterpieces hanging from the wall. Masterpieces done last year by Lilly, Noah and Jack!
I trully miss them all!
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Organizing visits to art museums and galleries introduces students to diverse artworks, encouraging students to ask questions and explore different artistic movements.
One of the most impactful ways to foster a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in my secondary Visual Arts classroom is by organizing art-related field trips to museums and galleries. These excursions provide students with the opportunity to engage with art in a real-world context, which goes beyond the confines of the classroom and textbooks. Here's how this practice aligns with the Teachers' Standards: Exposing Students to Diverse Artworks: These field trips expose my students to a wide range of artistic styles, periods, and mediums. Whether we visit a contemporary art gallery or a historical museum, students encounter artworks that challenge their preconceptions, inspire questions, and ignite their imaginations. Encouraging Questioning and Exploration: During these visits, I encourage students to observe, analyze, and discuss the artworks they encounter. I often provide them with guiding questions to provoke critical thinking and stimulate their intellectual curiosity. For instance, I might ask, "What emotions does this painting evoke?" or "How does the artist use color to convey meaning?" Exploring Different Artistic Movements: Art museums and galleries typically feature a variety of artworks from different artistic movements and periods. As we move through the exhibits, students learn about the evolution of art history, from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary installations. They become curious about the context and motivations behind each movement, leading to meaningful discussions. Cultivating Art Appreciation: By immersing themselves in the art world through these field trips, students begin to develop a genuine appreciation for art. They see the value of art as a form of expression, communication, and cultural reflection. This newfound appreciation extends beyond the classroom and contributes to a lifelong love of the arts. Encouraging Independent Research: Following these field trips, I often assign students to research and present on a specific artwork or artist they found particularly intriguing during the visit. This task encourages independent research skills and allows students to delve deeper into their areas of interest, promoting their intellectual growth. Fostering a Deeper Connection: These field trips create a deeper emotional and intellectual connection to the subject matter. Students often return to the classroom with a renewed enthusiasm for their own art projects, drawing inspiration from the works they've seen. Organizing art-related field trips is an effective strategy for promoting a love of learning and nurturing intellectual curiosity among my students. It provides them with real-world experiences that enrich their understanding of art, encourage questioning, and ultimately contribute to their overall academic and personal growth. These experiences not only align with the Teachers' Standards but also instill in students a lifelong appreciation for the visual arts. I remember when I was in College and we learned about *Stendhal's Syndrom. I don't think either Erik or myself suffered it but I am pretty sure that we got a bite of that. *Stendhal Syndrom is a psychosomatic condition involving rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations, allegedly occurring when individuals become exposed to objects or phenomena of great beauty Last Sunday I was walking around our fantastic Art District 798 and found a little art piece for El Tono. He was our guest artist few years back. He made with all upper elementary an amazing mural inside of school. He likes to work with geometric shapes, I already have found his work randomly walking around Beijing, Madrid, Shanghai, Lisbon...
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