It also provides a treasure store of images for our children that will help defend them against the commercial world's attempts to dominate their senses. Let the Artists Speak Picture Study yields other benefits as well. Powers of observation increase as children learn to look at the picture. A sense of beauty will be more fully developed. Here lies the difficulty.
Many pictures make their own independent appeal.
Children may not fancy each picture they study. That is fine. Opinions are welcome. Over time some pictures will become favorites to be appreciated right up into adulthood. Only what is necessary to really enjoy his pictures, except in the case of students age 13 or older.