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

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Teachers College Press (December 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807729779
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807729779
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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By Jason W. Marchmon on August 8, 2005
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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 specifically America for a majority of the book). Doing so allows for an examination of why one generation may learn about art and its process, while the next generation will remain almost entirely ignorant of traditions and methods of artistic creation. Art lovers (and haters) as well as history enthusiasts (education, art, social currents, etc...) will certainly enjoy.
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This is an excellent review of the historical approaches to art in education. My personal interests lie in the pre-1960 eras, especially pre-1930s. This is the best reference I have found on this topic - it thoroughly explains each educational philosophy and tactic, and the historical ramifications of those actions.
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This is a very important reference book that enables educators to understand the backbone of Art Education and where it is heading. It provides a much needed insite of how and why art education is what it is today and how it has developed through history.
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By K. A. Cook on November 15, 2007
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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 educating of artists and arts education is incredibly clever. I'm currently going to school for art, history and education and this book ties them altogether in a way that makes learning the information incredibly interesting and useful. Arthur Efland is my new hero.
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An all inclusive study of the history of art education. Quite detailed with referenced sources.
A thought provoking read.
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