Contemporary Art

The Visual Assemblage of Rhythm and Music

By Dannielle Arneson, posted on Mar 11, 2025

What to do with donated items is a dilemma that all art teachers face. As I looked through the three boxes in front of me, I came up with three options: 1. I finally toss these boxes in the trash. 2. I keep storing them for an amazing project in the future. 3. I decide the future is now and let students show me the creative potential these items hold. I took a deep breath and chose the third option. I decided we would use the items to tackle one of the most difficult concepts for students to display visually: rhythm and movement.

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