What role can district visual art administrators play in articulating an educationally valuable conception of creativity and in establishing a culture that targets creativity as an educational goal? How can art administrators help teachers implement creativity goals? How can they communicate creativity's importance to principals, parents, and…

The chief characteristic of the visual arts as a humanity is that the focus is upon the individual. (Author)

Considers developments in art education and the way social currents influence its practice. (RK)

Examines John Dewey's theory of the qualitative mind, showing how his thought illuminates the process of artistic creation. Exemplifies Dewey's theory by referring to the documented creative processes of master artists, Picasso, Moore, Giacometti, and Cezanne. Identifies attributes of the qualitative thinker and artist, and presents educational…

Identifies three assumptions of art therapy which provide much of the rationale for the utility of art education. Stating that art is (1) a universal language which (2) enlivens the lackluster quality of life and (3) provides a heightened aesthetic sensibility, London presents these assumptions as serious alternative art education goals. (GEA)

Author stresses the need to help children develop an appreciation of art and to avoid extremes in art education. (RK)

In this keynote address to the 1980 National Art Education Association National Convention, the author suggests a redirection of art education. He proposes a redefinition of the scope and purpose of art education, outlines a dialog curriculum for aesthetic literacy, and considers ways of dealing with the arts bureaucracy. (SJL)

Teacher makes a plea for more constructive attitudes toward art education and makes suggestions for formulating changes to improve the discipline. Also presents teacher reaction to his evaluation of the current status of art education. (RK)

Suggestions for reforming K-12 art education are made. The arts must be seen as basic, not as extracurricular activities. Arts in the general education curriculum should teach content, concepts, and critical appreciation skills. An interdisciplinary approach to the arts should be used. (RM)

Asserts that introducing educational technology into the K-12 curriculum is a major trend. Presents a set of questions that educators should answer as they increase the use of technology in the classroom. Maintains educators need to resist the temptation to use technology to replace important educational activities rather than to enhance them.…

It is important to understand the biological, psychological, and social pressures facing modern adolescents in order to use art education as a uniting force in the evolution of education. These pressures are discussed and the role of art as a catalyst in adolescents' total education is examined. (IS)

Argues that curriculum reform efforts related to the America 2000 program have ignored art education, particularly in the elementary schools. Describes the CREATES program, a field-based instructional project with visual arts, teaching/learning experiences for preservice teachers, inservice teachers, and elementary students. (CFR)

Asserts that the current national standards movement is a broadly based discussion and debate about what art educators hope to and should accomplish through their work. Reviews the origins and process of developing national art education standards. (CFR)