“We discovered that art history was not the best handle by which to reach a kid.” Since its founding in 1870, The Met has had a strong educational mission. In this 1972 film, a team of educators brings students from the New York metro area together for experimental arts-education courses in the Museum. Students engage with masterpieces in new and surprising ways, from dancing beside Greek and Roman statuary to making music, movies, and art in the galleries.
Arts Awareness, 1972
“We discovered that art history was not the best handle by which to reach a kid.”
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