Still another criterium of the effectiveness of art instruction is the spread of interest in the work from home economics pupils to others in the school.
A teacher of related art in Missouri says:
One of the most striking and pleasing evidences of art's carrying over is the fact that so many girls outside of the home-economics department come in and ask questions regarding some of our pupils' clothing or ask to see the art work done here. The seniors in the teacher-training department are especially interested, as they expect to teach art in the rural schools and have had practically no work in it.
Evidences of the Successful Functioning of Art in the Home
One of the most gratifying results of art teaching is the influence it creates in improving the homes of the community. This may be seen through—
1. More attractive arrangements and rearrangements of furniture, rugs, pictures, and accessories.
2. Elimination of unnecessary bric-a-brac.
3. More suitable use of color.
4. More appropriate choice of textiles and texture combinations.