Original scientific paper
ARTS EDUCATION IN TRANSITION: ARTS EDUCATION IN THE EUROPEAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Vera Turković
; Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb
Abstract
This paper provides an analysis of the role of Arts education within the context of contemporary European system of compulsory education. The introductory part analyses the problems of common elements in European tradition of aesthetic/arts education as well as the meaning of the terms education for art and education through art. Further on, the paper gives a short presentation of the history of Art education in Croatia.
The second part of the paper lays out the results of comparative analysis of Arts curricula in 11 European countries and Art syllabus in Croatia. In its essence, this analysis is mostly the analysis of curricular content which places an emphasis on quantitative indicators and socio-cultural context. The results obtained in this analysis point out the fact that within European system of compulsory education Art as a school subject has a relevant role because teaching
Visual art develops visual thinking, as well as students’ aesthetic and ethical awareness. It also prepares students for independent visual expression which contributes to knowledge acquisition and quality education. However, certain differences among the analysed countries have been noticed. Arts education is much better positioned in those countries in which curriculum development falls under the scope of national institutions, national councils for curriculum evaluation etc. Those countries have also designed their national core curricula. Despite that, generally speaking, it can be concluded that Visual art education has a better position and content of a higher quality in the above mentioned countries than in Croatia.
Keywords
education for art; education for creativity; education through art; national curricula; visual arts
Hrčak ID:
40814
URI
Publication date:
23.6.2009.
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