About Art Matters

Art can be used to inspire creative writing and improve vocabulary and reading skills. It can reinforce math and science concepts, illuminate periods in history, and improve a student’s grasp of music, dance and drama. Conversely, an art teacher who incorporates these disciplines into his or her program stands a better chance of engaging students and adds immeasurable impact to the study of this subject. Art Matters: Strategies, Ideas, and Activities to Strengthen Learning Across the Curriculum is designed to help teachers and parents view art as an intellectual activity, demonstrating its inherent integration with other disciplines. By emphasizing these relationships, teachers of all subjects can improve their students’ grasp of the material presented in class. For more information about the book, go to www.zephyrpress.com.