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Focusing on the evolution of art education, this book examines the historical and contemporary challenges faced in teaching visual arts in schools. It critiques the Eurocentric bias prevalent in art education and argues that misconceptions within the art world contribute to its issues. Notably, it highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the field. Additionally, the work provides an unparalleled analysis of Germanic cultural influences and offers scholarly insights into Viktor Lowenfeld's impact on 20th-century American art education.
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The History of American Art Education, Peter Smith
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- The History of American Art Education
- Subtitle
- Learning About Art in American Schools
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Smith
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9780313298707
- Category
- Art / Culture, Encyclopedia
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of art education, this book examines the historical and contemporary challenges faced in teaching visual arts in schools. It critiques the Eurocentric bias prevalent in art education and argues that misconceptions within the art world contribute to its issues. Notably, it highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the field. Additionally, the work provides an unparalleled analysis of Germanic cultural influences and offers scholarly insights into Viktor Lowenfeld's impact on 20th-century American art education.