Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Take This Quiz Like A Liberal Arts Boss!



A Centre education comes in handy at cocktail parties and at ruling over internet quizzes! A little late for April Fool's Day, but of course, I am only joking. Critical thinking skills come in handy every day and everywhere! But just because Centre helped you become a better thinker doesn't mean you can't have a little fun.

 So, try your luck at this little painting identification quiz from Slate!
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Monday, April 13, 2015

Preaching to the Choir!

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Tom Eblen, columnist for the Herald-Leader (and father of Centre alumna and art major Shannon Eblen) has written an excellent essay about the value of learning visual analysis. Click the link to read about why everyone from medical students to detectives are benefiting from learning close observation:  studying-great-art-can-help-improve-everyday-observation-skills/