We know about extinct species from prehistory through fossils. What constitutes a fossil is known as a “fossil record.” These … More
Category: Curriculum
Art for Education’s Sake
Any work of art can be interpreted as an educational resource, because it informs us of our connections to culture … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 11: Cetacean Creations and Whale Tales
In this episode, I am joined by artist, educator and naturalist Richard Dolan, for a discussion on the connections between … More
Artful Recipes for Feeding the Mind, Body and Spirit
By its definition, a recipe embodies key elements of various educational and learning theories and methods. Often on paper, but … More
Abrégé de l’art des accouchements (The Art of Obstetrics)
You would be forgiven for thinking the soft-sculpture above was a modern or contemporary piece of art. In fact, it … More
Whose History of Art?
Parody is a time honored artistic strategy that has potential to prompt critical thinking, stir emotions and even inspire cultural … More
Weaving Art with Life
In 1933, John Andrew Rice founded a private liberal arts school in the small town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, … More
The Beuys and the Bees
In 1961, conceptual artist Joseph Beuys was appointed professor of “monumental sculpture” at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in Germany, where he … More
Utilization of Artists and Art in Societal and Environmental Maintenance
In her 1907 essay, “Utilization of Women in City Government”, renowned social reformer and influential public administrator Jane Addams wrote, … More
Enduring Lessons From Watts
In kindergarten was when I (and probably many others) first heard the saying “one person’s trash becomes another’s treasure.” This … More