An Appeal of Homeschool (if not for it)
One of the things I most enjoy about homeschooling is the fact that we can give the arts the attention it deserves. I remember the regular hacking & slashing of arts & music when I was in school… which is just too bad. Anyhow, I’m playing the role of art & art history teacher this year. This is the book we’re using, Discovering Great Artists. It takes a look at art history & explains the processes used. The student then imitates the methods employed by the original artists. So to appreciate Giotto you not only look at his work, but then you make your own egg based paint and get to work on the style. Even if you don’t home school, you may want to pick this book up just to use with your children on the weekends. It’s that good.
