- The immediate context for the essay, Necessary Edges: Arts, Empathy, and Education talked about the author, Yo-Yo Ma’s biography and his opinions on art. The essay was published on World-Post online, Huffington Post and the Berggruen Institute of Governance. Yo-Yo Mama went to Harvard University and became a songwriter and a professional cellist. He produced more than 90 albums and received several awards for his achievements.
- The imposed context of the article is to understand how important art has on individuals and the world. In American schools science, technology, engineering, and math are the main focus in education. Yo-Yo Mama argues that we need to add art into the mix. Art is not short sighted and it involves flexible thinking and disciplined imagination.
- The internal context of the article is the “So what” and the scope of the essay. The essay talks a lot about education and learning and how it should be adjusted. This essay could target students, educators and teachers. They should push the education system to include art as a STEAM because it belongs to be in the category as the main focus in education. Art will give kids passion and a privilege to go to school and wont be treated as a requirement.
Words I didn’t know:
Bolster- support or strengthen; prop up.
Virtuosos: a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
Repertoire: A stock or plays, dances in which the musician will perform.
Definitions all found on google.
