Teaching history with art

University of La Verne Professor of History Kenneth Marcus presents his research on the effectiveness of using art in history classes Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room. Marcus found that the use of art, photography, films and music helps students understand various eras or events in history such as Modernism or the Dust Bowl.
University of La Verne Professor of History Kenneth Marcus presents his research on the effectiveness of using art in history classes Tuesday in the President’s Dining Room. Marcus found that the use of art, photography, films and music helps students understand various eras or events in history such as Modernism or the Dust Bowl. / photo by Claudia Ceja
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