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Q.1. List a series of personal developments of a child through practice of different arts ? Personal Development Students pick up important life skills from their education in the arts, such as better memory, enhanced understanding and an ability to communicate symbolically. It can enhance a student’s drive to succeed and the ability to take on new challenges. Gaining holistic knowledge The learning of these particular forms, their history, creation, performance, analysis, critique and appreciation is a voyage of learning in itself. Make life aesthetical In our daily life it has an importance which is immeasurable: From food to clothes to houses to festivities...all have various aesthetic expressions and impacts. Cognitive Stimulation Art education has been linked to advanced cognitive development in children. In a 1998 report, “Young Children and the Arts: Making Creative Connections,” researchers found that art education can contribute significantly to a child’s cognitive, language and motor skills. _ “Learning and the Arts: Crossing Boundaries” stated that brain scans proved that all parts of the cerebral cortex are active while musicians are playing. Q.2. Think of all the professions that are connected to Art Education. Give Examples ? Students involved in art classes perform better in school. _ According to Howard Gardener’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, students who take art classes develop an increased capacity to learn because they expand their learning styles beyond linguistic and mathematical reasoning in their traditional classes. _ It has been found that students who take arts classes perform better in academics and have a higher thinking potential. This is an example of artistic science expression: the growth of the new shoot and new root in a plant as the growing hair of the Mr Smart and the the growing roots show Mr Weird with an ever growing beard Conveys Messages Creative arts include many forms of artistic expressions that help us to convey a certain message to the target audience .e.g. The street play, miming an act, a demonstration or a poster display all can wonderfully depict the deteriorating scene of India’s politics or pollution or population explosion and problems associated with in a far more interesting and impressive manner than the essays or factual details they may be writing. Personal profile and growth _ Varied options of profession These are taught in schools starting from kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and are also choices in higher levels of education such as universities. With enhanced aptitude in art you can successfully pursue so many professions like teachers in colleges and universities, commercial artists, actors/actress in theatre or television serials, educators, professional singers and dancers architects, cosmetic surgeons, designers ,interior designing , film world and so on....... Q.3. What are the different ways of expression through performing arts ? Ans. 1. Art allows the children to develop their own free expression of what they are and how they feel. 2. It allows them to learn in a more creative way than the structured lessons. 3. There is no fear of being wrong. Here they are actually allowed to mess around without being frowned upon. 4. It enhances the level of self analysis, self esteem, and also self discipline. Such children stay more motivated and cooperate more readily than the others. 5. It develops practical aptitude and facilitates thinking. 6. People of all abilities, colour and gender relate to the artwork. Art is blind to the caste, creed, religion and even the boundaries of states, nations and languages. 7. Not only does it cultivate rich taste and appreciation of beauty, it also directs the inner energies into creative abilities. Q.4. what is regional art and craft? Ans. Art originating among the people of region reflecting their traditional culture. _ It reflects traditional art forms of diverse community groups — ethnic, tribal, religious, occupational and even geographical. It is the work of a community of unschooled artists keeping alive the traditions specific to its particular culture. Folk artists traditionally learn skills and techniques through apprenticeships in informal local community settings. _ It does have its own aesthetics but they are not governed by the principles of proportions and rhythms. _ In visual art it is primarily utilitarian and a decorative media which includes the usage of cloth, paper, clay, wood, fibres, metal and more Q5. How will you Teach Students about Folk Objects and Traditional Arts ? Ans. India is richly endowed with traditions of art and craft where the techniques of craftsmanship have been handed down generation after another. Amazing handicrafts from every corner of India reflect the expertise of the local craftsmen. It also reflects the folk groups’ customs, attitudes, aesthetics, and taboos. Activity- Tell students to bring several folk objects from home that are traditional art objects such as a kangri a mother got from Kashmir, a fan/ quilt/ sari that a grandmother embroidered, or foods like dhokla, halwa, or rasgolla that are made on special occasions in your family. Create a story around it and bring in topics of culture and society. Explain and discuss: Folk objects are tangible handmade items that people create and share within their folk groups. Although folk objects are often made by one person they reflect the style and attitude of the group. The creation of a folk object involves skills, ideas, beauty, color, and texture appreciation. Many folk objects are used in special or even sacred ceremonies. This will introduce multiculturalism and appreciate traditional art in a positive way. By studying the creation of handmade objects we get an insight to the capacity and understanding of a community. For example looking at a Madhubani Paintings you will also have an opportunity to discuss principles of design, symmetry, texture, shading, use of space, etc.