Artworks have functioned to invite quiet contemplation, legitimize monarchs, inspire religious fervor, and incite revolutions. Critically investigating how artworks can reflect and shape culture can empower students to learn about others, make art that is personally meaningful, and create a just world. To enact this potential, art educators must explore their values, beliefs, and assumptions about themselves and the communities they serve.
Artworks have functioned to invite quiet contemplation, legitimize monarchs, inspire religious fervor, and incite revolutions. Critically investigating how artworks can reflect and shape culture can empower students to learn about others, make art that is personally meaningful, and create a just world. To enact this potential, art educators must explore their values, beliefs, and assumptions about themselves and the communities they serve.
Marie Huard, Art Educator
Marie Huard, Art Educator