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THE ARTS AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | Philosophy | To develop intuition, reasoning, and imagination | | | Cultivation of unique forms of communication | | | Increased perception, understanding, and interpretation of the world around them | | | Ability to cope with ambiguity and subjectivity because there is no single right answer | | Development | Verbal and nonverbal abilities are increased by imagination, creation, and reflection | | | Problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills are also developed |
The arts have been an essential part of the human experience since the beginning of time. Every civilization has been measured by its contribution to the arts. If the arts are an inseparable part of our culture, then they should be an inseparable part of the school curriculum. The passing along of culture to future generations is one of the basic purposes of education. By developing intuition, reasoning, and imagination, the arts cultivate unique forms of communication. Fine arts education helps students to increase their perception and helps them understand and interpret the world around them more clearly. Students learn to cope with ambiguity and subjectivity because in the arts, as in the world, there is often no single right answer. Students utilize both their verbal and nonverbal ability when they imagine, create, and reflect. They also develop problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills. Most important, the arts are worth learning for their own sake. The messages and meanings the arts embody are not available through any other means. Some of the greatest human achievements are represented by the arts.
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