The Homeschool Art Revolution

How to double the impact of your art explorations

August 09, 2022 Art History Kids Season 1 Episode 5
The Homeschool Art Revolution
How to double the impact of your art explorations
Show Notes

In this episode, we're diving into the awesome world of boosting your art adventures in homeschool. It's really cool when we can bring two things together that make each other even better. Art history is like a superhero at this—wait till you see how!

Find out how art history connects with other subjects you're learning at home, making it a powerful homeschool hack. We explore connections with geography, history, literature, music, science, math, world studies, and even philosophy.

Here are the key points for this episode:

🌍 Explore with Geography: Take a closer look at where artists come from, the times they lived in, and how world happenings shaped their art. When you connect art with geography, it's like unlocking the next level in a fun game. Your child gets to know different cultures and far-away places a little bit better.

📚 Connect with Stories: Art isn't just paint on a canvas—it's also a story waiting to be told. From Faith Ringgold's story quilts to how art and stories mix, linking art and stories sparks imagination and deep thinking.

🎵 Blend Art and Music: Imagine art and music dancing together. Learn how artists like Kandinsky got inspired by music and how history shaped art styles. Exploring this connection helps us understand art, history, and cultures in a fresh way.