The Arts and the Creation of Mind (Hardcover)

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Key Phrases: somatic knowledge, educational criticism, visions and versions, United States, John Dewey, Susanne Langer (more...)

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In this eloquent book, Eisner (education & art, Stanford) presents strong arguments for the inclusion of aesthetics as a core element of the school curriculum for all children. Eisner's work in this area is not as well known as Howard Gardner's (e.g., Frames of Mind; Intelligence Reframed), but since the 1960s he has been steadily promoting the ideal of diverse curricular emphases, including arts education. By analyzing student artwork as well as vignettes of good teaching, Eisner delves into both the theoretical (often citing John Dewey, Bruner, and Lev Vigotsky) and the practical applications of his insights. He firmly addresses assessment and evaluation in the arts, proposing a shift from the evaluation of outcomes to the evaluation of process. He also recommends an ongoing practice of criticism, engaged in by students and teachers together in the classroom, with the intention of improving both student work and programs of instruction. This persuasive work is recommended for academic and large public libraries.
Jean Caspers, Linfield Coll. Lib., McMinnville, OR
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"A very clear, comprehensive, up-to-the-minute description of how the arts function in schools." -- Choice

Eloquent. -- Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press (October 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300095236
• ISBN-13: 978-0300095234
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,014,971 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More realistic than subjective, October 4, 2006

By	Edilberto Torres Santos (PR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Arts and the Creation of Mind (Paperback)

Mr. Eisner explain the applications of the skills fostered by the fine arts educational experience. Giving especific examples, the author illuminates the dark side of the fine arts usefullness. On chapter four (soul of the book) deals with what can be expected from the fine arts experience and the real application of the acquired skills. More important, Eisner highlight the fact that the student has a self motivated and intrinsic satisfaction experience when learning thru the arts, something quite difficult to achieve with academics matters.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good resource for anyone working with students and art education, March 18, 2009

By	R. Manuel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Arts and the Creation of Mind (Paperback)

Elliot Eisner has written a wonderful book about why arts are important for education- not as a supplement but as a way to learn. Recommended for anyone teaching children!