This free resource will take you on a tour of the world through art

This free resource will take you on a tour of the world through artThis free resource will take you on a tour of the world through artIn the cold winter months, it can be tempting to get away. And you can - without ever paying a dime.You can bring life to a demon from Lyon, France. Or turn an armored rhinoceros blue. You could go down the rabbit hole with Alice and friends. Or help a mythical creature devour a snake.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAll of this is possible with only a few crayons or colored pencils and a printer, thanks to the New York Academy of Medicine Library. For the past few years, hundreds of museums and organizations have digitized coloring book versions of their collections for theColorOurCollections project, pioneered by the New York-based academy in 2016.Images feature botanical drawings, Medieval works, 20th-century bookplates, and much more.In 2019, participating institutions include such diverse organizations as theHawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, theAuckland Museum, theLithuanian Art Museum,Memoria Chilenaand the British Library, according toThe New York Academy of Medicine Librarys website.Each participating body has uploaded a printable PDF. The document may include only a single illustration, or it might offer multiple coloring experiences from different genres and times. Anyone who wants to download a copy of one of the coloring book PDFs can, free of charge.Here are a few examples of what the coloring books have to offerleistungspunkt British LibraryCredit New York State LibraryCredit University of GlasgowCredit National Library of RussiaCredit Washington State LibraryThese resources are likely welcome gifts to school teachers and parents whoneed an educational way to entertain their kids. But with their international landscapes and historical significance, the coloring pages should also speak to adults.A nd why would adults color, you may ask? Well, coloring may help to reduce stress. For years now, Americans have turned to adult coloring books as a therapeutic exercise - Amazon is chock-full of cute selections for those who are 18+.But unlike those books,ColorOurCollectionss PDFs dont require payment, shipping or handling. And theyre unique and engaging Art from around the world is suddenly at your fingertips, and you can let your imagination go wherever you like. So start coloring in Mr. Rhino, and once you do, be sure to tagColorOurCollections in your obligatory Insta post.So lets round up some crayons and start our adventure. There are so many places we could go.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits o f mentally strong people