Visualizing the Beauty in Cultural Differences Amy Chu • Katherine Zaborowska • Bhaskar Abhiraman
Step One: Research Encourage exploration into the art of our cultures Raise awareness of people’s own heritage Understand culture’s art techniques mediums Understand purpose of culture’s art why make it? how do different cultures solve similar problems?
Step Two: Contributions Reach out to artists and accept cultural artistic contributions Local artists Existing, diverse artistic communities Challenges in Art - program at Saxe Middle School Art Club - NCHS Silvermine Arts Center Online art platforms Society6
Step Three: Gallery Present art to public Available locations High school Art Show New Canaan Library Artist participation → Exposure Side-by-side comparisons Universal language
Step Four: Donation Why? Art affects academic performance Statistics Choosing school(s) based on Survey Recommendation of NCPS art teachers In the form of art supplies Bulk purchase + store sponsor → effective use of funds
The Future: Going Further Possible pursuits Annual gallery Colors Across Cultures Club Website Attract submissions Network internationally Research database
The Fellowship Mission Promotes cultural understanding comparisons of art heritage Gallery+Website Research own heritage Diverse artists Age, ethnicity, mediums Opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of differences
China
Poland and Ireland
India
Citations http://lowvelder.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2014/06/114728xcitefun-african-art-mix-6.jpg http://arts.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/upload/upfiles/2009-05/26/women_in_chinese_painting853f64ac2f1acdd33f71.jpg http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/atheneum/files/2007/06/riveralaofrenda.jpg http://www.artsjournal.com/realcleararts/XuBeihong_full.jpg http://www.artisoo.com/images/chinesepainting3/CNAG235280.jpg http://www.artsz.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/kids-painting.jpg http://1qghdw20tywd2qc5uw1w82ap.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/more-painting-kids.jpg
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