Visual Resources: A Complement to Texts

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350 lire "Madonna with the Parrot" and Rubens' Self-portrait single

Benefits of using Visual Resources to Complement Textual Sources

  • Good for students who are not strong readers
  • Encourages students to use language and vocabulary of visual world
  • Promotes the importance of iconography in religious studies
  • Encourages students to develop critical-thinking skills by interpreting images
  • Builds skills in making connections
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Critical Thinking Skills Through the Vatican City Stamps