Through Resource Shelf I learned about this exhibit called the Art of the American Soldier going on at the National Constitution Center. The online gallery gives an amazing peek into the act of dealing with war through making art about it. The images offer a wide range of perspectives from the comedy of cartoons to the stark image of a realistic bandaged face. Dating from 1910 to 2010, this one hundred year span of art is quite startling.
It's no secret that art can help people. Making art can be more than just expressive; it can be necessary to who we are, in whatever moment we are dealing with. Take a look at the American Art Therapy Association for what's going on in the news and research about art therapy.
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