Art through the eyes of children: Enhancing children’s museum - Francesco Walker

TIJD: 20:30 - 21:00

Children learn about art by actively engaging with their surroundings. This makes museums potentially rich environments for learning and development. Yet, the descriptions of paintings on show are usually written for adults rather than for their younger visitors.

We know that children view art differently than adults. So how does the use of adult descriptions affect their experience, and how can we improve it? Dr. Francesco Walker shares novel findings derived from exciting collaborations with major Dutch museums.