It’s the end of the semester, and Lang has achieved Professor Kisner’s ultimate goal: confidence in his ability to judge art. Lang said, “The course has shown me how to look at a piece of art not as just a ‘cool’ sculpture or painting. I can now look at works and see how the artist creates perspective and uses shading, line work, and brush stroke to create beautiful pieces.”
Once they don’t fear art but relate to it, they can use it as a tool with their own students.
“Once they don’t fear art but relate to it, they can use it as a tool with their own students,” said Kisner. One of Kisner’s current students works with mentally and emotionally challenged students in her role as a paraprofessional; she reported that when other methods of communication had failed, she and her students “talked” through art. If she created a drawing, she would have them color it in. Or she would ask them to make a small picture to explain their feelings. “I saw their drawings,” said Kisner, “and felt we all had done some important work through the medium of art this term.”
To see some of Kisner’s art, visit his
website. Read
this article to learn more about Paul Hamilton’s collection.
