Have you ever heard that ``art is good for children's education''?
This is because art is the key to developing ``non-cognitive abilities,'' which have been attracting attention in the education field in recent years.
Non-cognitive abilities refer to "inner abilities" such as curiosity and creativity that cannot be quantified through tests.
I think this is exactly the kind of power that children living in the age of AI need.
This time, we will explain the effects of art in children's education.
table of contents
1. Is it true that art is good for children's education?
2. Enrich your sensitivity and creativity
3. It's not just good for your brain, it's also good for your heart.
4. How to interact with art on a daily basis
5. summary
1. Is it true that art is good for children's education?
In conclusion,...
It's true!
"Art education" using art can be said to be the best way to train the "non-cognitive abilities" that I introduced earlier.
Creativity is essential for thinking about things and generating ideas.
From an early age, children are nurtured by exposing them to art, such as by appreciating art.
It will also be an opportunity to develop each child's individuality.
2. Enrich your sensitivity and creativity
The biggest benefit of art education is that it enriches your sensitivity and creativity.
In the first place, art, unlike Japanese or arithmetic, does not have a correct answer; it is something that gives you your own answer based on your own perspective and way of thinking.
Incorporating art into everyday life helps children develop their inner power.
When it comes to art education, how should we actually do it? ?
For example, when viewing artwork with your child, try using a method called `` interactive viewing .''
Interactive viewing, as the name suggests, refers to viewing works of art while having a conversation.
It is effective in improving children's thinking and dialogue skills, and has recently attracted attention in art education settings.
Here, we will introduce how to do interactive viewing.
① Decide on a facilitator
When viewing artwork with children, an adult acts as the facilitator. The facilitator should ask the child what they think and understand when they see the work. Let's expand the dialogue to help each other.
② Decide on one work to appreciate.
There is a wide range of works of art, and some of them may be difficult for children. It is important to choose gentle works that children can easily think about.
③Actually appreciate it.
Let the children watch the work without revealing any prior knowledge so that they can see the work from their own perspective.
④Start a dialogue.
As a facilitator, try to expand the dialogue by asking the children questions such as, ``What do you think this picture depicts?'' ``What is this picture doing?''
There may be times when your child is at a loss for words or the conversation is slow.
In such cases, the facilitator should understand what the child is trying to convey and then rephrase it into appropriate words. You will feel that your point of view is understood, and this will lead to deeper dialogue.
You can also ask questions that will change your perspective on the work.
"When (season/time) is this picture taken?" "Where is he?" "Who is this person?" etc.
You can help your child understand the work and deepen their way of thinking.
3. It's not just good for your brain, it's also good for your heart.
The effects of art education are not limited to developing sensitivity and creativity.
Do you know “healing art”?
Healing art refers to art that has a healing effect that relaxes people's minds. For example, have you ever seen pictures drawn on the walls of pediatric or children's hospitals?
When you hear the word "hospital", you get the impression that it is cold and inorganic, and many children are afraid to go there. Healing art can relieve such children's anxiety and transform it into healing.
In other words, exposure to art nourishes a child's soul.
4. How to interact with art on a daily basis
What can we do to get children exposed to art on a daily basis?
Actually visiting museums and other places can be an important experience, but some people may be hesitant to take their young children to such a quiet place.
Therefore, we recommend incorporating artwork into your home as interior decoration .
By placing art in the room where you spend every day, children can easily see and feel it, and it can also have a soothing effect.
First of all, why not display it in the living room where the whole family spends time together?
But where can I buy artwork?
When searching online, there are many sites where you can purchase art works, so it's hard to know where to start! ! I think there are some people who say that.
For those people, we highly recommend FROM ARTIST .
FROM ARTIST is an online mail order service that currently employs approximately 300 artists and allows anyone to easily purchase artwork .
Many artists from all over Japan, both famous and unknown, have registered, so you may even come across an artist you haven't met yet.
There are many works on display regardless of genre, so you are sure to find your favorite work!
FROM ARTIST also accepts custom-made paintings . The customer selects the artist of their choice, and after agreeing on detailed conditions between the customer and the artist, the work will be produced. Would you like to create your one-of-a-kind work with FROM ARTIST? ?
5.Summary
Is art good for children's education? I have summarized this.
Art education is
◎ Enrich your sensitivity and creativity
◎ Good for not only the brain but also the heart
This is an educational method that has many benefits for children.
Please enjoy experiencing art with your children, including the interactive viewing introduced this time.
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Author: fuwari
FROM ARTIST management staff. We write feature articles and columns, and provide operational support from an artist's perspective.
Currently studying at Joshibi University of Art and Design.
Supervisor: Shoma Toida
CEO of BUSCA LLC. FROM ARTIST business manager. Started his career as a marketer, gained experience at a business company and advertising agency, and then became independent. Completed marketing-related programs at multiple graduate schools and business schools, including the University of California, Berkeley and London Business School. He also studied the MBA Core Curriculum at Macquarie University and the importance of art in education at the University of British Columbia.