At 02:02 PM 3/25/2003 -0500, Shelly Kilroy wrote:
>Good afternoon,
>
>I am looking for information for our curator of art education on the
>importance of art in human well-being. I have been able to find a fair
>amount on the importance of art education in children's lives, but nothing
>really on the positive impact art has on society as a whole and on
>individuals. If anyone can point me in the direction of a study or
>research on the topic that would be wonderful.
>
>Thanks in advance for your help and have a great day,
>
>Shelly
Shall I point to the Academy Awards? Perhaps not what was being sought, but
useful nonetheless: Quoting Nicole Kidman:
>A weepy Nicole Kidman captured it best when she accepted the best actress
>award for "The Hours" and explained why she and others came out to the
>Oscars at a time when "the world is in such turmoil." Why? "Because art is
>important," Ms. Kidman intoned, winning a hearty round of applause.
See: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/24/arts/television/24WATC.html
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