Why Art Lessons Are Necessary at School - LA Progressive

Why Art Lessons Are Necessary at School - LA Progressive

Why Art Lessons Are Necessary at School

One way or another, art is present in the life of all people. There are two forms of knowing the world. The first is logical, scientific, or objective; it is built on laws and reasons. At the same time, there is also an emotionally-shaped perception of the world. People navigate through their lives with the help the like/dislike, love/hate, beautiful/ugly concepts as well. It is a necessary component of the human experience of life, which adds to the feeling of completion and satisfaction. It is art that helps people inherit, transmit, and interpret their own experience of sensations and emotions for other people to relate and feel less lonely. Art is actively involved in shaping the value picture of the world.

Music Lessons: The extra boost for the brain

Art helps people inherit, transmit, and interpret their own experience of sensations and emotions for other people to relate and feel less lonely.

It is historically known that making music brings fun and helps people to relax. Nevertheless, few know that music also facilitates achievements in other subjects. One can compare it to a loud-speaker, which increases the strength and reach of a natural voice. The Feversham Primary School in Bradford poses a vivid example of the power of music lessons. Specifically, the school enjoyed a dubious reputation as its students always showed results below average in performance tests. However, almost ten years ago, the director ventured to change the schedule. He appointed an extra music class to all the children. Thus, students now practice singing or playing instruments for up to six hours per week.

The result is impressive: today, elementary school is among the best in the country in terms of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Namely, “…it is in the top 10% of schools in England when it CONTINUE READING: Why Art Lessons Are Necessary at School - LA Progressive