Art Education in a Climate of Reform: The Need for Measurable Goals in Art Instruction

by Charles Dorn, Penelope Orr

Overview

This book presents changes in the art world, art education, art theory, social theory, and aesthetics from the beginning of art education to the present in order to build a case for the combination of social theory and art education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578867899
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/20/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Charles Dorn is Professor Emeritus for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. He has been well known for his many writings on aesthetics, theory, and assessment in the art education field. Penny Orr is an assistant professor in the Department of Art Education at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: Social Theory: Multiple Views
Chapter 2 Changes in the Social Context of Art
Chapter 3 Changes in Art Education K-20
Chapter 4 The Sociology Discipline
Chapter 5 Art as Idea
Chapter 6 Art as Language
Chapter 7 Art as Form

Editorial Reviews

Art Education in a Climate of Reform has raised the bar of art understanding to new levels of scholarship and excellence that will result in a greater sustained respect from those who make decisions regarding the future directions of the arts in education.

Ann T. Christiansen Ph.D.