VUE's ongoing research into the needs and abilities of beginning viewers is central to the development and refinement of VTS. We have conducted a wide range of studies based on Housen's Stage Model of Aesthetic Development, which was derived from many years of studying the aesthetic thinking patterns of viewers and how they change given time and exposure to art. Additionally, several studies explore how the practice of VTS art discussions affects the development of critical thinking strategies that can be applied in different contexts and content areas.

Selected Highlights of Findings