I have never had a real introduction into Islamic art because no one has ever taught it to me. I agree when the article says that since September 11, 2001, our country has had a complete fear of Islam without really knowing anything about it. I believe it is for this reason that most schools do no incorporate Islamic art into their curriculum (even though it is based off of many geometric shapes and could be useful for teaching). Having read the articles, one of the most interesting aspects of Islamic art in my opinion is their use of intricate calligraphy to express words like love and honesty which are strong values in their religion.
In the first article they mention that learning about cultural forms of art can "be starting points for interdisiplinary investigations leading students to exploration of history, social studies, geography, and culture". This is what every teacher should strive for with their students, a more holistic education. Giving these students a more holistic education will allow them to make connections and potentially learn material easier and more in depth.
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Stephanie...I agree that learning about a culture's art is a "starting point," it would take much more in-depth study to begin to understand a culture that we aren't a member of. I do think kids should look at many different types of art in order to expand their definition of what art is.
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