Why art education is important in Schools
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Does your son or daughter love to draw or paint? Does he constantly pester you for coloring books or art materials? If so, encourage them to continue what he or she is doing. Those meaningless scribbles might be the start of a bright future. Your kid might not become another M. F. Husain or Amrita Sher-Gil but he or she will surely benefit from a good art education. Unknown to many, a strong art education is important, as it helps children develop skills that they need to be successful in life. Among the many benefits of art education are self-directed learning, improved school attendance and better creative skills. Recent studies have shown that the creativity and innovation used in the artistic process are highly valued by employers. Creative arts programs play a big role in shaping students self-image and increasing their skills in math, science, geography and language. Early exposure to visual art, music or drama is known to...