Art

Life without

ArtIs like a

guitar with no strings

The Study of Art helps promote

healthy brain activity.

Art helps children understand other

subjects much more clearly—from math and

science, to language arts and geography.

Colored by Qorbyn, 5 years old

The reason that art is so important is

because it allows us to use our whole

brain.

when we begin to engage both halves of our brain, great things happen.

Taken by Qorbyn, 5years old

Many of our most valuable skills - including creative

ability, aesthetic judgment, problem posing and solving,

critical thinking, and visualization- are uniquely fostered only by proper art

educationResearch shows high risk students are more likely to

stay in school because art

education provides an alternative to

delinquent behavior resulting

in an improved attitude towards

school.

Participating in art

activities helps

children to gain the

tools necessary

for understanding human experience

Qorbyn 3 years

old, taking

pictures

Art refines the feelings and

emotionsArt fosters

an appreciation of the

world around

us

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