Argues that excellence in art education is not elitist, but that commitment to excellence is a traditional democratic value. Elaborates by describing the nature of beneficial elitism. Concludes that a synthesis of beneficial elitism and beneficial populism are required for the success of art education in a democracy. (BSR)

The report overemphasizes learning "through" art (art as efficient instrument). It is not really about hte significance of arts in education, but about educational reform with arts instruction as the initial vehicle. Its chief import lies in showing the unfulfilled need for a truly significant study of art, society, and education. (MJB)

Provides reflections on the meaning of excellence in art education. Identifies four propositions that distinguish excellence in art education. (JDH)

Basic policy questions are offered to help guide efforts to formulate policy for art education in the schools. A view of art education that is responsive to these questions and examples of policy recommendations that have not addressed basic policy considerations are discussed. The central purpose and place of the arts in education is reiterated.…

The purpose of this report, arising out of a conference, is to provide guidelines for curriculum development in the occupation cluster designated by the Center for Occupational and Adult Education of the Office of Education as "the fine arts and humanities." The scope of the categories discussed are: (1) career, (2) work, (3) values, (4)…

This critique of the arts in general education considers this movement in terms of literature or "arts in education writings". The concern here is with the professional educator who must come to terms with this literature and form an estimate of the powerful influences behind it. (Author/RK)

Discusses how the absence of a humanistic interpretation of arts education is affecting humanities in higher education and the leadership in arts education. Focuses on educational policy in arts education demonstrating that a remnant of humanistic interpretation can be detected in the "National Standards for Arts Education." (CMK)

This volume explores the antecedents of E. D. Hirsch's concerns and discusses his ideas and their significance for an arts education curriculum. This book makes recommendations for a comprehensive, five-phase elementary level through secondary level curriculum, suggesting content for an intensive secondary level curriculum. The volume further…

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…