Assignment 4 Rena Childers

 From the time I was a baby, my parents took me to concerts, movies, and book openings. I grew up in an environment that fostered positive feelings towards the arts. This year I took Art History as my elective and I have already seen a positive influence upon my studies. I now understand many allusions I previously did not. From biblical allusions to paintings themselves, art is know much easier to recognize and appreciate.

As a student planning on studying international relations, I am very interested in the humanities. I plan to incorporate the arts into my college education as well. I hope to study film, either as a minor or just a focus. Although the humanities relate directly to my interests, I always find new art pieces and form that require me to expand my comfort zone. With a greater appreciation for art comes a more interesting, open-minded person. Looking at art, we become better at observing and analyzing, something that is essential to all career fields. Studies have shown that people who regularly visit museums are more keen listeners and smarter readers. Just as my mother has done, I plan to visit as many museums and read as many books as I possibly can.