Describes how visual arts curricula contribute to the attainment of American general education objectives. The contribution of the arts to culture and human fulfillment is discussed. Available from Carfax Publishing Company, P.O. Box 25, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1RW England. (AM)

The elementary secondary curriculum in the United States could benefit from redefining the arts as a discipline to be interwoven into the school's curriculum. Four essays in this issue explore the question of the arts in education. John Holdren comments in "Will the Band Play On?" that music educators must stress the serious study of music as its…

The arts and humanities convey the very essence of what it means to be a human being. The arts are a basic and central medium of human communication and understanding. As such, they should occupy a central place in education. In the wake of a "back to basics" movement in the schools, the artistic heritage and opportunities to contribute…

This book provides a framework of what California students should know about the arts and is organized around the vision of providing opportunities for all students to become responsible, creative, reasoning, understanding and thoughtful citizens. This guide clearly defines a balanced, comprehensive arts program for all those in grades K-12 in…

This document is a record of the proceedings of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources' discussion on reauthorization of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The particular focus of the hearing is education and how both endowments support the arts in schools. Comments from Senators James M.…

These arts standards represent a consensus concerning what every young student should know and be able to do in the arts. The Consortium of National Arts Education Associations believes that every student at every level, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, should have access to a balanced, comprehensive, and sequential program of instruction in the…

This collection of lectures focuses on the learning effects of arts education. Presentations are provided for participants to learn the latest research findings in arts education and the development of theories and practice. The insights can be subdivided into learning effects of arts education and assessment of arts education. Presentation titles…

This book provides reference citations for California educators planning or developing curricula in the arts. Each section includes an annotated bibliography related to the discipline. An accompanying grid identifies for each title: (1) the focus of the literature; (2) the suggested grade level; (3) the related discipline, if applicable; and (4)…

This introductory volume of the five-part series, "Disciplines in Art Education: Contexts of Understanding," provides a philosophical rationale for the idea of discipline-based art education. The idea models humanistic fundamentals by answering the basic human needs to communicate and share experiences with others (art making), find a place in…

The thesis explores the development of Paul Klee, a German artist, in terms of his educational and artistic philosophies. The research was limited to his teaching years at the Bauhaus and the Dusseldorf Academy, 1921 through 1933. Klee's own writings served as primary sources, and other sources included his son, a close friend, and Bauhaus…

This evaluation report discusses the success of the Artists-in-Schools program, a national program begun in 1966 which has placed over 2,000 professional artists in over 5,000 schools. The effects of the visual arts and poetry components on artists, poets, school administrators, students, and teachers in ten western states are discussed.…

Discusses the visual arts in relation to cultural literacy. Agrees with E. D. Hirsch that even a superficial acquaintance with certain things can enhance understanding of many others. Propounds upon the general education of undergraduates. Considers what the goal of cultural literacy means for elementary, secondary, and college curricula. (KM)

Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Does not agree that the National Science Foundation's approach to education is a suitable model for arts education. Suggests replacing the National Endowment for the Arts with a Department of Cultural Resources.…

This paper expresses the need for the federal government, specifically the U.S. Office of Education, to promote the cause of the arts in education. The Office of Education needs to declare that art is an essential part of the common core of education, particularly at this time, when there is growing skepticism concerning the effectiveness of…

This teacher's guide outlines Idaho's K-12 achievement standards in the humanities. The guide first presents a glossary of relevant humanities terms, such as aesthetics, genre, and culture/cultures. The standards are divided into 16 parts: (1) "858 Interdisciplinary Humanities Kindergarten through Grade 3"; (2) "866 Visual and…