My ideas about art and artists have changed drastically since taking this course. I took hands-on art classes all throughout high school. However, I only had two different teachers, so my experiences were limited. When I was given a specific assignment, often I was allowed very little creative input, and I had trouble completing it because of my lack of motivation. I wasn't interested in making something that every other person in the class was also making. We were judged on how well we followed the cookie-cutter instructions for the assignments. In my head, there was a certain way to use a given medium to make art, and I've since learned that is completely untrue. This held me back and made me less interested in art as a whole. This course helped me to take a step back and focus more on the people and their intentions behind the art. My favorite trip was to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It has art from every century, region, and medium and it's so gigantic that every visit is a new experience. I never would have imagined that handmade furniture would be on display in a museum, and this excited me even more because of my love for Interior Design. I made a list of the free days and times of every museum and gallery and I plan on visiting them all before I leave at the end of September. On my drive to Wisconsin, I'm stopping at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia and will possibly add more museum stops if time allows. I was never presented art in a way that inspired me before this course. I think the split time between lectures and trips is a great way for students to learn the material. I loved every trip we had, and I've learned invaluable things that I will keep with me as I continue my journey of creative expression.
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