Henry, Steven
Art School
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262134934
- author:
- Henry, Steven
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 22.56 x 16 x 3.25 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 21st century
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Leading thinkers in art and education come together to rethink the role of art schools in today's rapidly changing world. Art School (Propositions for the 21st Century) brings together over thirty international artists and educators to explore fundamental questions about art education, its practices, principles, and future directions. The book features essays, conversations, and questionnaire responses from prominent figures such as John Baldessari, Michael Craig-Martin, Hans Haacke, and Marina Abramovic, offering a diverse range of perspectives on the challenges facing art education. Additionally, an analysis of historic art schools provides insight into their relationship with pedagogy and design principles. This collection of essays and conversations presents new initiatives and proposals for what an art school can and should be in the 21st century, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the future of art education.