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Art Education In The Time Of Aids, Peter Schellin
Art Education In The Time Of Aids, Peter Schellin
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The health crisis which in recent years has depleted the ranks of the art community, has not received much formal notice in art education journals. A continuing stigma remains attached to AIDS due to its appearance among gay men and IV drug users. Many people pretend it is not there. My own life has become consumed by it, due to the illness of many, many friends and associates. For nearly two years, because of the enormity of the crisis combined with relatively little action on state and federal levels and the mounting grief and loss in my own life, I …
Our Neighbours’ Understanding Of Art: A Class Field Study, Patricia Stuhr, Jeffrey Leptak
Our Neighbours’ Understanding Of Art: A Class Field Study, Patricia Stuhr, Jeffrey Leptak
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Most people believe that taste in art is highly individual, that one person’s opinion is as good as another. However, the literature on art and art education usually reflects the assumptions and values of the established authorities –art critics, historians, and aesthetic philosophers. It is assumed that, "With varying degrees of success, schools and colleges pass on a set of cultural values which reflect the dominant culture of society ... '" Jones, p. 135). Other institutions, such as museums, also promote these values. However, Johnson's study of socialization in art museum tours found that docents and visitors both emphasized the …
Introduction(S) To Men In Feminism, Kristin G. Congdon, Doug Blandy
Introduction(S) To Men In Feminism, Kristin G. Congdon, Doug Blandy
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
In the Spring of 1988 I received a note from Doug Blandy asking if I wanted to co-ordinate a panel on "Men in Feminism" with him. The idea of men working with feminist ideas was not new to our discussions. When we worked together at Bowling Green State University, we often wondered (and indeed frequently laughed) at how gender related the reactions of our faculty and students probably were to our successes and failures. Shortly after I agreed to coordinate this panel with Doug, I attended a conference in the Pennsylvanian mountains in "Women, Art and Society." This was my …
A Modernity-Postmodernity Dialectic On Men In Feminism, Karen A. Hamblen
A Modernity-Postmodernity Dialectic On Men In Feminism, Karen A. Hamblen
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
In my discussion of men in feminism, I will focus on this topic in terms of art educators employed in higher education. My comments are based on the assumption that feminism and its attendant values, attitudes, and behaviors are seen as something that men, in some way, react to, adjust to, or, just plainly, take into consideration at this time in history. An ostensibly neutral stance is not possible - ignoring feminism is itself charged with value judgments. Questions, however, arise as to how an optimum state of sex equity and gender consciousness might occur and what relationships men would …
Feminism As Metaphor, Amy Brook Snider
Feminism As Metaphor, Amy Brook Snider
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
When I was first invited to be on a panel discussing “Men in Feminism," my only thoughts on the topic were, "Sure, we need men in feminism. Feminism is a way of looking at the world, so why not!" But then I continued to myself how could I be a spokeswoman for men? Maybe only men are in a position to talk about the subject, Perhaps if I read the book. Men in Feminism, the selection of presentations from two sessions of an MLA Conference in 1984 which inspired this panel, I'd have more to say about the topic ... …
The Need For Openness In Art Education, Dan Nadaner
The Need For Openness In Art Education, Dan Nadaner
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Can art education tolerate art? It looks more and more like the answer is no. Art requires imagination, play, openness and critical questioning. Art education, as an institution, tends to produce practices inconsistent with imagination, play, openness, and critical questioning. The dominant practices of the field tend to define, to reify, to certify, to enshrine.
Subjective Undercurrents: Humour And The Naea, Harold Pearse
Subjective Undercurrents: Humour And The Naea, Harold Pearse
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The psychological climate of an NAEA conference is a highly variable one. Given the temporal and spatial restrictions, emotions tend to be intense and feelings concentrated. A good deal of what is felt is predictable – after all, conferences are call conventions. But beneath the surface veneer of officiousness, formality, and collegiality, there are subjective undercurrents. The novices experience loneliness, insecurity and feelings of inadequacy being surrounded by “experts” – people whose publications they have read or with whose names they are familiar. The experts may experience anxiety and insecurity as their egos, careers and reputations are exposed to public …
Social Purposes Of Art Education, Robert J. Saunders
Social Purposes Of Art Education, Robert J. Saunders
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
In very broad terms, I wish to address the social purposes of art and art education in an historical context, assuming that art education's purposes extend to some extent from those of art. I will discuss these social purposes in the framework of major historical divisions: the tribal society, the agricultural community, industrial civilization, and the future scientific planetary community, or new age.
Enculturation And Teacher Education In Art, Jessie Lovano-Kerr
Enculturation And Teacher Education In Art, Jessie Lovano-Kerr
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
There are many ways to address how we prepare art and elementary teachers to teach art. We can wait for the Getty study results which look at the topical content of selected art education programs throughout the country. Or, we can be on the alert for the completion of the comprehensive survey funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Education, conducted by the Council of Chief State School Officers to determine, from the standpoint of each State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the status of arts education in each state. This survey will cover curricula, certification …
Responding To Johnson, Saunders, And Lovano-Kerr, Ronald N. Macgregor
Responding To Johnson, Saunders, And Lovano-Kerr, Ronald N. Macgregor
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The papers presented by Johnson, Saunders, and Lovano-Kerr are varied in content, but united in the sense of originating within two linked dilemmas. The first dilemma asks whether art educators are to embrace and actively work towards incorporating one currently popular political stance into the education process, or whether we are to devise, as far as we can, a curriculum formed from a synthesis of positions. The second asked whether, in using words like “enculturation” and “social transmission," we mean "to the world of the school,” or “to the world at large." These are well-worn dilemmas. Their continuing presence is …
Social Factors In Nineteenth Century Art Education: A Comparison Between Nova Scotia’S Public And Private Schools, Donald Soucy
Social Factors In Nineteenth Century Art Education: A Comparison Between Nova Scotia’S Public And Private Schools, Donald Soucy
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The social context of 19th century art education in Nova Scotia is explored, with comparisons made between the art curricula found in the Province's public and private schools. The social context of art education in Nova Scotia is also compared to Efland's (1985) interpretation of art education in 19th century Boston. It is shown how social factors affected not only access to education but also the type of art education a student received.
The Sociological Implications Of Henry Schaefer-Simmern’S Theory And Research Leading Toward An Integral Theory Of Art Education, Roy E. Abrahamson
The Sociological Implications Of Henry Schaefer-Simmern’S Theory And Research Leading Toward An Integral Theory Of Art Education, Roy E. Abrahamson
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Henry Schaefer-Simmern was fully aware of the sociological implications of his work. His theory of visual, artistic conceiving stated that people possess an inherent ability to transform their perceptions into holistic (gestalt) formations expressed as works of art. They have this ability in varying degrees regardless of differences of sex, race, chronological age (above the motor scribble age), lQ (above 47), socio-economic status, creed, and geographic location. He believed that society should encourage the development and expression of this ability and that those of its members who are artistically active (whether children, adolescents, or adults) can uplift and transform society …
Issues Posed By The Study Of Folk Art In Art Education, Kristin G. Congdon
Issues Posed By The Study Of Folk Art In Art Education, Kristin G. Congdon
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The study of folk art processes and products reveals several issues concerning the study of art and our educational methodologies. This paper will address the following issues and how they relate to the field of art education: (a) the learning process which takes place in folk art settings and the notion of the folk artist as educator; (b) aesthetics, art criticism, and art history from the folk artist's perspective; (c) the many functions of art and the value of one function over another in our society; and (d) the existence of elitism in folk art categorization by academics.
Various Applications Of The Feldman Method, Jack Hobbs
Various Applications Of The Feldman Method, Jack Hobbs
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The way I see the Feldman Method is as a teaching technique and not as a research tool. The reason I even mention this is that apparently others use it as a research tool. I suppose it could be used that way, but I don't see it that way. I certainly agree, however, that art educators need to do a great deal of homework concerning society, sociology, and art history, especially those art educators who subscribe to the viewpoints of the Caucus - -I imagine many of you in here are sympathetic to the Caucus . We're certainly obligated to …
The Pervasiveness Of Culture: Significance For Art Education, Barbara A. Boyer
The Pervasiveness Of Culture: Significance For Art Education, Barbara A. Boyer
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Much of what we learn, we are not aware of -- it is at a taken-for-granted level. This learning is so embedded in our thinking and behavior that even as educators we are often unable to work with or examine these cultural beliefs and assumptions in our teaching and social interactions. In this paper, it is proposed that art educators identify the pervasiveness of culture particularly within educational settings and how cultural attitudes related to art are internalized with in society and affect the teaching/learning process.
Cultural Knowledge: The Unrecognized Responsibility Of Art Education, Helen J. Muth
Cultural Knowledge: The Unrecognized Responsibility Of Art Education, Helen J. Muth
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Art educators are a subgroup within the larger culture whose role it is to communicate information and skills in the visual arts for guiding individuals to find greater personal satisfaction in the visual arts, to gain knowledge of the visual arts as areas of specialized interest, and to become aware of the contribution the visual arts make to their cultural heritage. This paper proposes that the kinds of information that future art teachers gain while training in their specialized area fails to prepare them adequately for their role. A parallelism discovered in the work of cultural geographer, Yi-Fu Tuan (1974) …
Art As A Social Study: Theory Into Practice, Graeme Chalmers
Art As A Social Study: Theory Into Practice, Graeme Chalmers
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The concept of dialogue is one that is rarely applied in art education. The attitude prevails that teachers of art know what is best, that students are ignorant of "real" art, that student aesthetic experiences are trivial or worthless, and so they, the teachers, settle for a curriculum and teaching approach that reaches less than 5% of the students. The remaining 95% plus are regimented in activities less meaningful than Trivia Pursuit or are ignored altogether. Dialogue is not one sided. For knowledge to take place, the learner must have access to meaning and meaning cannot be handed down like …
Playing In Public Or Creatively Expressing The Aesthetic Dimension In Social Life, Duke Madenfort
Playing In Public Or Creatively Expressing The Aesthetic Dimension In Social Life, Duke Madenfort
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
This philosophical study is in part a critical examination of Richard Sennett's sociological account of what it means to be out in public in the company of strangers and expressing oneself aesthetically in a playful, self-distanced encounter with them. His urging for a rediscovery of the classic mid-eighteenth century connection between actors on the stage and persons on the street in order to make social life aesthetic once again is seen as having significant implications for art educators concerned with putting into practice the aesthetic and social function of art and art education. The arguments developed in the paper take …
What Is The Meaning Of “Art Means Work”? (A Critical Response To The A.I.M. Statement), Cathy A. Brooks
What Is The Meaning Of “Art Means Work”? (A Critical Response To The A.I.M. Statement), Cathy A. Brooks
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
The A.I.M Statement's endorsement of good work is significant; not as a guide that shows us a clear direction to follow, but for its manifestation of the social and economic contradictions that must be critically addressed if we are to forge a path toward realistic and effective art education for this society. It is that these contradictions have been exposed and my critical reflection prodded that I am most appreciative.
A.I.M. Revisited, Jack A. Hobbs
A.I.M. Revisited, Jack A. Hobbs
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
In case you may have forgotten: AIM is the acronym for Art in the Mainstream, a statement of "value and commitment", authored by Edmund Burke Feldman. AIM first appeared in the March '82 issue of Art Education and then again in the September issue where it was the subject of a "mini issue." According to AIM, art means three things: work, language, and values. Americans need to relearn the value of work, and art is the best way to do this. Visual imagery is a type of language, and, like any language, it needs to be learned. Finally, art and …
Art Education And The Social Use Of Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson
Art Education And The Social Use Of Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Human beings are greatly dependent upon social knowledge as a basis for directing their actions in the world and interpreting the actions of others. The dominant quality of social knowledge, or culture, is that it is symbolic. Consider the concept of culture offered by anthropologist Clifford Geertz: "(Cultura) denotes a historically transmitted pattern of meanings embodied in symbols, a system of inherited conceptions expressed in symbolic forms by means of which men communicate, perpetuate, and develop their knowledge about and attitudes toward life".
Social Theory And Social Practice In Art Teacher Education, Dan Nadaner
Social Theory And Social Practice In Art Teacher Education, Dan Nadaner
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
It seems clear that art educators must think clearly about the design of teacher education programs if social theory is to become social practice. The obstacles to successful integration of theory and practice are many, ranging from the logistics of engaging artist-teachers in theoretical studies, to the intrinsically different natures of theoretical and practical activities. And it is difficult to guarantee that such amorphous qualities as flexible dialogue, love, hope, and mutual trust can be made part of a teacher education program, even when a deliberate effort is made to do so. But while the model of teacher education discussed …
The Humanism Of Herbert Read, Charles G. Wieder
The Humanism Of Herbert Read, Charles G. Wieder
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
As readers of the Social Theory Caucus Bulletin, you are probably, by and large, more familiar with Herbert Read's views on art education than others in our field. One would expect that you are also generally more sympathetic with his theoretical orientation as well as more aware of the relevance of his work to current educational concerns. This essay will focus on the historical basis of Read's moral ideas, and their implications for the work that lies ahead for this group of socially concerned art educators.
Art Research And Curriculum To Accomplish Multicultural Goals, Myrna T. Amdursky
Art Research And Curriculum To Accomplish Multicultural Goals, Myrna T. Amdursky
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
If there were no budget constraints, art education would be nice. Most people agree it’s fun to do, and students do enjoy it. But most people also think it's a frill and unnecessary. As thinking art educators, we must address these issues and the concerns of our policy makers. We must definitively respond to the questions of why we spend all that time, effort, and money teaching art.
For Cultural Democracy: A Critique Of Elitism In Art Education, Robert Bersson
For Cultural Democracy: A Critique Of Elitism In Art Education, Robert Bersson
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
After reading a good deal about the Reagan administration’s proposed arts policy, I was a bit shaken to discover a strikingly Reagan-like art education policy espoused in the front pages of the July, 1981 issue of Art Education. Was it possible that the nationwide rise of political and cultural conservatism was finding its way into the ranks of our own profession? Over the years, I had come to know art educators as persons of generally liberal persuasion, but here was philosophy and rhetoric to match the best of the Reagan arts advisors. The article causing my surprise was "Elitism Versus …
Beyond Individualism In The Arts, Peter London
Beyond Individualism In The Arts, Peter London
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
I propose that there is a direct correlation between the precarious state of our cultural pattern and the role that artists and art educators assume in our society. I hope to demonstrate that the near fatal deficit of our culture is its undue esteem of individualism over the community--of private gain over the public good, and that the artist and art teacher reflect these same social values. I wish to demonstrate that artist need not assume the role of estranged other and fierce individualist in order to exercise their powers of imagination and craft, but may put these resources toward …
Why Art Education Lacks Social Relevance: A Contextual Analysis, Robert Bersson
Why Art Education Lacks Social Relevance: A Contextual Analysis, Robert Bersson
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
Contemporary art education is individual - focused (i.e. self-centered) to the almost complete exclusion of larger social concerns. This is true whether the art education is child-centered, discipline-centered, Rockfeller (Coming to Our Senses) - centered, or competency-based. The primary concern, notwithstanding differences, is on individual artistic productivity and, to a lesser degree, on personal aesthetic response. The enormous untapped potential of art education - and ninety-nine percent of us will be viewers and consumers, not artists - is in the social dimension. Critical understanding of the dominant visual culture - often dehumanizing in its effect, multicultural understanding through art, and …
Carl Jung: A Formalist Critique, Harold J. Mcwhinnie
Carl Jung: A Formalist Critique, Harold J. Mcwhinnie
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
I will present a review of the basic thoughts of Carl Jung and outline his research in areas such as psychological types and the uses of symbols in art. Special attention will be placed on his discussions of Schiller's work on aesthetic play. His work on the psychological types will be related to research in art education with the Myers-Briggs tests. His work on symbols in art will be related to the new and growing interest of art education in the whole field of Creative Arts Therapy. Jung's influence on art education will be discussed within the historical and philosophical …
A Socially Relevant Art Education, Lanny Milbrandt
A Socially Relevant Art Education, Lanny Milbrandt
Journal of Social Theory in Art Education
In view of the foregoing arguments for art education in a social context one might ask: do art educators bear a responsibility for the shaping of a society? If one agrees that such a responsibility is within our jurisdiction, the next question must be: what is our potential sphere of influence and activity in this realm of responsibility and how do we get on with the job? Art educators must develop a commitment to socially responsive goals and take active roles to enable those goals to be realized.