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Re: Jewish art- Thank you

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From: Woody Duncan (wduncan_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Wed Jul 18 2001 - 09:54:00 PDT

Laraine,
        I did not see the theme of Jerusalem as narrow minded
until I read your last post. I thought Susan's suggestion on the
three major religions that have impacted the city was very
insightful. KU used to do an Art History course around a major
city, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, etc., each year. I found it a very
good way to broaden the scope of the curriculum. I can even
see the nomadic nature of the Palestine culture being included.
But, now I read your words about "taboo subjects" and
"non kosher" animals and I wonder what kind of restrictions
you teach under. Children need a strong respect and understanding
for their own culture. But, at some point they will enter the real
world and they must understand and respect other cultures
as well. Please explain a little more about your teaching situation.
                                                Confused, Woody in KC

Laraine Galloway wrote:

> I agree that it is a narrow minded decision. It is not
> my call though. I have spent a few years getting in
> and out of trouble with what I have taught, said,
> presented. I stay away from taboo subjects like Greek
> mythology. I have crossed the line a few times with
> Native American art ( kachina dolls, totem poles ) and
> Egyptian art ( mummy cases, icons ). All human
> figures must be executed as dressed in a "kosher" way.
> I even ran up against painting "non kosher" animals
> in the Noah+'s Ark playground mural.

> Laraine 

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