The Best Art Topics for Teens

Several areas of study will give teens the information they need if they wish to continue in the field of art. An attitude of curiosity and creative exploration will help an aspiring artist in whatever endeavor he chooses. A study by researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles found that "students with high arts involvement performed better on standardized achievement tests than students with low arts involvement."

  1. Artist Biographies

    • Have teens read about the lives of famous artists. Have them study their work habits and what inspired them. Read how their schooling and home life assisted or hampered them in their careers. Compare personalities of like-minded individuals and how it contributed to their success. Sometimes it is necessary to be familiar with an artist's life to be able to fully understand his work.

    Art History

    • Teenagers can study how art evolved over many eras. Beginning with paintings on cave walls and ending in modernistic interpretations, this type of inquiry will show teens not only how art evolved but also how particular styles came to be. Historical events also played a large part in the growth and expansion of the arts. Some periods in history such as the Renaissance promoted the growth of artistic expression more than others.

    Types of Art

    • Teenagers will have different preferences about the type of art that they would like to attempt. Some prefer working with oils while others are drawn to watercolors or chalk. The best method of deciding what is best for an individual is for the teen to try as many types of art applications as possible. Their preferences likely will change and grow as their talent develops. Many teens have artistic inclinations but might not know how to draw or paint. They have many other options, including sculpture, pottery, photography and architecture.

    Opportunities for Artists

    • As teenagers approach the end of high school, they will begin to consider what they can do if they decide to pursue art as a career. Researching the various businesses that hire artists would benefit them so they can prepare themselves for adulthood. Museum positions, advertising personnel, illustrators and book cover artists are just a few jobs that are out there for those who are artistically inclined. Teens who prepare for a future in the art world increase their chances of success because job opportunities in the arts are limited.

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