In this webinar I explain why you should use the arts to analyze the historical record. When children are little, we are clear about the role of the arts. We encourage children to engage in artistic expression and use their creativity to supplement the topics … Read more
A “cheerleader for the arts” – that’s what one symphony-goer called me last week after hearing my pre-concert talk for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. I was flattered by his gracious assessment. I rather like that description because it captures my conviction that the Arts matter. … Read more
Which matters more: science or the arts? The answer is both, particularly at the magnificent 17th-century French court of Louis XIV. Louis XIV was one of the first monarchs to establish institutions called academies to promote “research and development” in specific areas of the arts and science. … Read more
