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Walker, Sydney R. – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Analyzes the art criticism of nine university art education students writing about the work of Robert Rauschenberg. Identifies the students' use or nonuse of thematic unity, intertextuality, opposition, and description. These thinking strategies are primarily found in the works of three professional art critics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Art Criticism
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Elliot, Steve – Canadian Review of Art Education: Research and Issues, 1997
Examines types and functions of useful definitions of art in education. Considers the strengths and limitations of functionalist and proceduralist definitions. Identifies art as a concept operating within a culture; therefore, recommends embracing a variety of definitions to be used in contextually significant ways. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism
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Jeffers, Carol S.; Parth, Pat – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Raises a number of interesting questions about the relationship between controversial contemporary art and school art. Briefly summarizes the reactions of several groups of teachers and students after attending a controversial exhibit. Concludes with some recommendations for bridging the gap between the two art worlds. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Activities, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Pearson, Philip – Australian Art Education, 1995
Argues that definitions of culture are validated according to various social theories. Examines the contrasting views of culture provided by culture studies and structuation theory. Considers the implications of these contrasts for art educators. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Anthropology, Art Criticism, Art Education
Brooks, Susan W.; Senatori, Susan M. – 1988
This handbook gives guidelines for setting up an elementary level art appreciation program. The program encourages involvement by staff and parent volunteers, resource persons and presenters and utilizes commercially produced art reproductions. Sample art reproduction selections and schedules are given. An art vocabulary and a time line of world…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education