History of Art Education: Intellectual and Social Currents in Teaching the Visual Arts

Recent debates on the place of the arts in American life has refocused attention on art education in schools. In this book, the author puts current debate and concerns in a well-researched historical perspective. He examines the institutional settings of art education throughout Western history, the social forces that have shaped it and the evolution and impact of alternate streams of influence on present practice. The book treats the visual arts in relation to developments in general education and particular emphasis is placed on the 19th and 20th centuries and on the social context that has affected our concept of art today. The book is intended as a main text in history of art education courses, as a supplemental text in courses in art education methods and history of education, and as a resource for students, professors and researchers. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-02-2008; History of Art Ed; I know that I ordered this book knowing that it would be "dry" reading but then found while looking through it that I wasn't even interested in the history of Art Ed, I'm only interested in what's happening now! So, I really can't review...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-15-2007; Brilliant; I have not yet finished this book, which is why I can't give it 5 stars. But it is brilliantly written with a strong thesis which is supported throughout. The way it ties the history of the arts and societal differences into the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-09-2005; Provides a solid understanding of social forces; Do the arts deserve a higher place in our children's education? Yes... and no... It depends on your outlook in relation to history. This text places art education within the social context of general education in the West (most...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-15-2007; Brilliant; I have not yet finished this book, which is why I can't give it 5 stars. But it is brilliantly written with a strong thesis which is supported throughout. The way it ties the history of the arts and societal differences into the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-02-2008; History of Art Ed; I know that I ordered this book knowing that it would be "dry" reading but then found while looking through it that I wasn't even interested in the history of Art Ed, I'm only interested in what's happening now! So, I really can't review...; read full review | report as inappropriate