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Preface And Table Of Contents Jan 1984

Preface And Table Of Contents

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

The works presented here examine critical practice in art education, recognize the relevance of political understanding for art educators, present the significant contributions of Herbert Read from a humanist frame of reference, continue the dialogue on the A.I.M. statement, and examine the use of metaphor from a social perspective. The majority of the articles in this issue are derived from presentations made at the 23rd annual N.A.E.A. convention.

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Art Education And The Social Use Of Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson Jan 1984

Art Education And The Social Use Of Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson

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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".

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Social Theory And Social Practice In Art Teacher Education, Dan Nadaner Jan 1984

Social Theory And Social Practice In Art Teacher Education, Dan Nadaner

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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 …

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The Humanism Of Herbert Read, Charles G. Wieder Jan 1984

The Humanism Of Herbert Read, Charles G. Wieder

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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.

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The Arts, School Practice, And Cultural Transformation, Landon E. Beyer Jan 1984

The Arts, School Practice, And Cultural Transformation, Landon E. Beyer

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Attempts at articulating and instituting socially responsive programs in art education are heartening and long overdue. The work of the Caucus on Social Theory and Art Education and the Bulletin as a reflection of the issues dealt with by the caucus, are laudatory and provocative. I seek to further these efforts in this essay by: 1) elaborating the social context within which schools function, and detailing how the political, economic, and ideological interests our educational system serves affect school policy, organizational structures within education, and school practice generally; and 2) suggest how the arts may be an effective force in …

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What Is The Meaning Of “Art Means Work”? (A Critical Response To The A.I.M. Statement), Cathy A. Brooks Jan 1984

What Is The Meaning Of “Art Means Work”? (A Critical Response To The A.I.M. Statement), Cathy A. Brooks

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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.

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The Cultures Of Aesthetic Discourse (Cad): Origins, Contradictions, And Implications, Karen A. Hamblen Jan 1984

The Cultures Of Aesthetic Discourse (Cad): Origins, Contradictions, And Implications, Karen A. Hamblen

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Art has long been accepted as comprising a visual language that communicates cultural values and qualitative meanings through its subject matter, functions, and stylistic characteristics. However, not until this century has visual art also been considered as a language system of signs and symbols amenable to systematic verbal analysis and evaluation. Consistent with this development, in recent years art educators have increasingly proposed that art instruction include various art criticism activities. This author personally considers an interest in art criticism to be a positive development for the field of art education inasmuch as it offers a much-needed counterbalance to the …

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A.I.M. Revisited, Jack A. Hobbs Jan 1984

A.I.M. Revisited, Jack A. Hobbs

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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 …

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Educational Policy And Social Transfiguration, Lanny Milbrandt Jan 1984

Educational Policy And Social Transfiguration, Lanny Milbrandt

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Many art teachers in the public schools are in a seemingly constant struggle to legitimize their programs in the eyes of school administrators, the public, and their students. These art teachers; our colleagues, often find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to react to educational policy that may negatively impact upon the art program of their school district or state.

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The Nature Of Philosophical Criticism, Ann L. Sherman Jan 1984

The Nature Of Philosophical Criticism, Ann L. Sherman

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Nielsen challenges philosophers to examine the nature of philosophy. He criticizes them for adhering to 'philosophy for philosophy's' sake and points out the non-neutrality of philosophy. Nielsen and other radical philosophers ask: In what sense are the concepts and distinctions which philosopher address 'ordinary'? What are the societal influences on the formation of their discourse? What are the societal consequences of their discourse? Can philosophy be conceived in such a way as to perform a critical service to society? and In what ways does or should philosophy interface with other disciplines?

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Art Research And Curriculum To Accomplish Multicultural Goals, Myrna T. Amdursky Jan 1983

Art Research And Curriculum To Accomplish Multicultural Goals, Myrna T. Amdursky

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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.

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For Cultural Democracy: A Critique Of Elitism In Art Education, Robert Bersson Jan 1983

For Cultural Democracy: A Critique Of Elitism In Art Education, Robert Bersson

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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 …

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A Critique Of Elliot Eisner’S Educating Artistic Vision, John Jagodzinski Jan 1983

A Critique Of Elliot Eisner’S Educating Artistic Vision, John Jagodzinski

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Educating Artistic Vision is an "old" book written a decade ago. As such there are many aspects in it, I'm sure, Eisner would not accept today. Therefore, the critique is made by keeping his later works, particularly The Educational Imagination (1979), in mind. To begin, Eisner claims that there are two major justifications for the teaching of art, both of which he presents in an either/or fashion. First a contextualist justification is made by claiming that art satisfies social needs. From this perspective, the practice of art must be pragmatic: art as leisure, art as creative thinking, art as self-esteem …

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Preface And Table Of Contents Jan 1983

Preface And Table Of Contents

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Bulletin Number 3 continues the lively exchange of ideas, information, and views about the relationship among art, social and cultural values, and education. The assembled authors provide us with thought-provoking articles on modern art, educational ideology, and curriculum; with vigorous arguments from differing sides of the "elitism versus populism" debate; with socially-oriented reviews of major art education texts; and with an annotated bibliography of relevant study resources.

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Marginal Images: Art And Ideology In The School, Dan Nadaner Jan 1983

Marginal Images: Art And Ideology In The School, Dan Nadaner

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Art has come to connote something that is eclectic and unpredictable. Art may be concerned with the aesthetic organization of visual elements, or it may defy conventional aesthetics; it may seek to interpret visual experience, or it may interpret psychological phenomenon that have no visual manifestation; it may have significant social content, or it may not. Art defies generalizations about its form, but welcomes more readily a characterization of its spirit. Art is inquiring, open-ended, illuminating, often startling. Art is very close to the central concerns and experiential reality of the artist. While it is increasingly difficult to say what …

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Elitism Versus Populism: The Continuing Debate, Ralph A. Smith Jan 1983

Elitism Versus Populism: The Continuing Debate, Ralph A. Smith

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"Elitism vs. populism" identifies dichotomous stances that are increasingly causing acrimony among those concerned with defining cultural and educational relations. Not surprisingly, the controversy is one of the sundry things touched on by the Rockefeller Commission Report the Humanities in American Life.

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The Journal Of Social Theory In Art Education Jan 1983

The Journal Of Social Theory In Art Education

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Bulletin Number 3 continues the lively exchange of ideas, information, and views about the relationship among art, social and cultural values, and education. The assembled authors provide us with thought-provoking articles on modern art, educational ideology, and curriculum; with vigorous arguments from differing sides of the "elitism versus populism" debate; with socially-oriented reviews of major art education texts; and with an annotated bibliography of relevant study resources.

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Modern Fine Art: A Vehicle For Understanding Western Modernity, Karen A. Hamblen Jan 1983

Modern Fine Art: A Vehicle For Understanding Western Modernity, Karen A. Hamblen

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While art curricula are not without reference to twentieth century fine art, the social significance of modern fine art has been a neglected area of study. The purpose of this paper is to survey and review the model characteristics of modern society and modern fine art. Striking similarities are revealed in such a review which strongly suggest that a study of modern fine art in art education could serve to problematize both the social origins of modern fine art and the values of Western modernity.

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Social Relevance In Lowenfeld’S Creative And Mental Growth, Robert J. Saunders Jan 1983

Social Relevance In Lowenfeld’S Creative And Mental Growth, Robert J. Saunders

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For the sake of this panel presentation, I am defining "social relevance" to mean that aspect of an art education textbook which fosters a growth relationship between the student and his or her social and physical environment. Ten Minutes is not much time to deal with this, either in depth or detail. This entire panel could be spent discussing the varieties of social growth in Lowenfeld's Creative and Mental Growth. I'm sure each of the panelists could say the same about the books they are covering.

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Socially Relevant Practice In Art, Culture, And Environment, Nancy R. Johnson Jan 1983

Socially Relevant Practice In Art, Culture, And Environment, Nancy R. Johnson

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What is socially relevant practice? From my perspective, socially relevant practice has to do with making knowledge available to students that enables them to know about social institutions and contexts associated with the visual arts. In other words, the students are provided with experiences that lead them to an understanding of the phenomenon of art in culture and society so that they can assess and decide what their own relationship will be to concepts and objects comprising the visual arts.

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An Annotated Bibliography From Members Of The Caucus On Social Theory, Susan L. Dorsey Jan 1983

An Annotated Bibliography From Members Of The Caucus On Social Theory, Susan L. Dorsey

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An annotated bibliography from members of the caucus on social theory. A few books are listed by more than one individual; all comments have been included here for the simple reason that another person's view of the same book varies, and can make for enlightening reading.

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Design: A Critique Of A Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson Jan 1982

Design: A Critique Of A Metaphor, Nancy R. Johnson

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Teaching art is basically a process of sharing socially derived knowledge about art with other persons. In order to communicate the cognitive configuration of art as it appears in our culture, it is necessary to use language. In art education, the visual arts are often thought of as a non-verbal symbol system for encoding experience. For this symbol system to be socially known about, however, it must be codified in language. As Hertzler has pointed out, "The key and basic symbolism of man is language. All the other symbol systems can be interpreted only be means of language?". Language is …

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Conceptual Art And The Continuing Quest For A New Social Context, Robert Morgan Jan 1982

Conceptual Art And The Continuing Quest For A New Social Context, Robert Morgan

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In challenging the notion of formalist aesthetic taste during the late sixties, a scattered group of artists, centered primarily in New York City, began to reveal the wider implications of art which had been largely ignored by galleries and museums. Their efforts suggested that objects made and distributed within a somewhat limited art context become part of a much larger social context; that, although art reflects the concerns of a society at a particular time and through a particular artist's interpretation, its attachment to that society is eminently clear. Whether art works exists in the form of objects, installations, propositions, …

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Beyond Individualism In The Arts, Peter London Jan 1982

Beyond Individualism In The Arts, Peter London

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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 …

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Towards A Model For Considering The Social Functions Of Art, Ronald W. Neperud Jan 1982

Towards A Model For Considering The Social Functions Of Art, Ronald W. Neperud

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The purpose of this paper is to suggest development of a model for examining the social functions of art with the goal that art educators might better understand and value that dimension of human activity. In recent decades individuality, self-expression, and creativity have reigned supreme to the neglect of other dimensions of art important to human welfare--functions important to maintaining the group. The more recent valuing of art of the culturally diverse and the importance of art to groups such as Blacks, Chicanos, and the elderly, and others has suggested that art educators need to understand how art functions in …

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Recognizing Social Issues In The Art Curriculum, Daniel Nadaner Jan 1982

Recognizing Social Issues In The Art Curriculum, Daniel Nadaner

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It is a conventional assumption in art education that all experience with art contributes to the student's educational growth. Yet recent art and media criticism suggest that the arts can also function as ideologies that restrict or mystify our views of the world, thus inhibiting growth. This problem suggests the need for curriculum designers, teachers, and students to recognize the social meaning in art. This paper identifies and critically discusses two kinds of social meaning: meanings inherent in the work of art (e.g., political statements in film); and meaning created by the design of the art curriculum (e.g., a monocultural …

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Futures Research Methodologies: Report Of An Exploration Of A Delphi Study, Judith A. Kula Jan 1982

Futures Research Methodologies: Report Of An Exploration Of A Delphi Study, Judith A. Kula

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In an unpublished "Second Report on a Survey of Doctorates in Art Education", the author examined the responses of persons with doctorates in art education with regard to those items which dealt with their perceptions of the field as it existed both at the time of the survey and as they perceived the future might be. The responses suggested a lack of consensus regarding the present state of art education as well as little agreement regarding the direction(s) the field ought to be taking. Although the survey form used was quite lengthy, most information solicited was provided with the exception …

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The Getting Of Taste: A Child’S Apprenticeship, Cathy Brooks Jan 1982

The Getting Of Taste: A Child’S Apprenticeship, Cathy Brooks

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Childhood art experience reflects an apprenticeship to the taste systems which a child's family and the public school subscribe to. This paper sketches my own taste experiences as a school child advancing from age six to eleven. Taste is used here to mean a person's ability to discern among alternatives. Taste judgments rely on not only aesthetic criteria but also status and economic criteria that are part of the social context in which one makes choices in objects and images. Understanding this childhood apprenticeship reveals some of the factors influencing participation in art activity and aesthetic choice. I will outline …

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Carl Jung: A Formalist Critique, Harold J. Mcwhinnie Jan 1982

Carl Jung: A Formalist Critique, Harold J. Mcwhinnie

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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 …

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Preface And Table Of Contents Jan 1982

Preface And Table Of Contents

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Art Education that is socially relevant and responsible is the shared goal that brought a group attending the 1979 National Art Education Association Convention to form the Caucus on Social Theory and Art Education. Since then the Caucus has expanded both its membership and its endeavors to focus the art education profession on the importance of critical socio-cultural understanding. This issue of the BULLETIN, our second, reflects the progress we have made. Twice the size of the inaugural issue, this BULLETIN includes twelve of the many papers on the Caucus Program at the 1981 NAEA Convention. The ideas and issues …

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