Excellence in Art Education: Ideas and Initiatives. Updated Version.

Autor/in	Smith, Ralph A.
Institution	National Art Education Association, Reston, VA.
Titel	Excellence in Art Education: Ideas and Initiatives. Updated Version.
Quelle	(1987), (146 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
ISBN	0-937652-34-2
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Aesthetic Values; Art; Art Education; Art Teachers; Elitism; Secondary Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Arts; Kunst; Education; Art in Education; Bildung; Erziehung; Art teacher; Kunsterzieher; Kunsterzieherin; Sekundarbereich
Abstract	The arts are important, not only because they provide insights into significant human ideas and values, but also because of their capacity to generate experiences that should be part of a full and rewarding life. This book considers: (1) the ideal of excellence; (2) excellence in art; (3) excellence in art education; (4) elitism; and (5) initiatives toward excellence. Excellence in art is described in terms of worthwhile experiences and quality, and excellence in art education is defined as synonymous with an excellent art curriculum. This book, which focuses on secondary school art education programs, argues that the quest for excellence in art education is not elitist and that commitment to and praise of excellence are traditional democratic values. A historical summary of past efforts to improve art education is provided, along with a discussion of possible future initiatives. The essay urges that, since education is the subject of intense discussion in the United States, art education organizations should anticipate and assert leadership. Concern is expressed that art educators appear to continue to remain a collection of individuals rather than a unified and directed profession. (JHP)
Anmerkungen	National Art Education Association, 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC