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Peer reviewedUnsworth, Jean Morman – School Arts, 1990
Argues that a major factor for student dropouts is lack of self-esteem, and shows the therapeutic value of art activities. Describes a self-portrait lesson with 15- and 16-year-old juveniles in a detention center. Decries the lack of attention to art in the schools. Suggests allowing students to practice right-brain drawing can improve…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
