Importance of art in Education

This picture shows two children seated opposite each other who are painting. They look to be about ten or eleven years old. The picture is black and white, and the style of clothing that the children are wearing seems to age the photo a bit. Both children seem to be concentrating intently on the work in front of them. The boy has his tongue out in concentration, and the girl’s body is leaning close to the easel showing her attention to detail.

This photo implies that these children are painting as part of their education. You can infer from the aged appearance of the photo that this is not something that our schools focus on in today’s society. It would be very difficult to capture a photo like this in a contemporary school setting. However, art is a very valuable component to education.

Simple painting, like the painting that is being done by the students in the picture, can help with creative thinking skills, study skills and concentration. It is easy to see the dedication on the student’s faces. Everyday art classes performed at a young age can be very helpful in developing these important life skills. Studies also show that it can help with reading and math.

The viewer can see how engaged these children are. Even if someone is skeptical about the educational benefits, it is definitely something that is a good productive “outlet” for today’s youngsters. The picture can make the viewer feel happy to see children so intent and dedicated to their work. This can sometimes be a rare commodity in students today. However, it may also cause the viewer guilt for not putting an emphasis on art in schools.