In preparation for this class, you watched a BBC documentary on just one color: Blue. Today we will further explore the topic of color by trying to capture the subtle colors of living flowers. But first, we will discuss an unexpected benefit that visual art has been found to have for K-12 students: the development of beneficial habits of mind.
Studio Habits of Mind (Summary)
Visual Art is not just playing with materials. There are concepts, aesthetics, problem-solving, historical context, artistic perception, and connections to other disciplines that are embedded in this discipline. However, let’s start by just looking at the Elements of Art.