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Drawing the Line: Encouraging a Love of Art

September 18, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment

During a college internship, I was visiting the Museum of Modern Art with a friend who is an artist. At the time, I couldn’t tell you the difference between Monet or Matisse. We were in an exhibit on Bonnard, a French painter, who was known for hidden elements in his paintings. I watched a father … [Read more…]

Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?

September 4, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments

In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for Mommy University to explore these topics individually as well as a collaborative team. Art is not isolated rather it can intersect … [Read more…]