Four goals for quality art education are identified in this Kansas State curriculum guide: (1) develop knowledge and appreciation of art and culture; (2) develop perceptual skills for basic learning, as well as for aesthetic evaluation and artistic decision-making; (3) develop an understanding of the artistic process and skills vital to visual…

Outlines an issue-centered approach to teaching aesthetics, where students identify and analyze possible solutions before learning an aesthetician's viewpoint. Suggests that teachers acquire basic aesthetic knowledge but also be willing to accept planned uncertainty as an educational principle. Presents a fictional art forgery scenario to…