The Value of Art Education: Cultural Engagements at the Swedish Folk High Schools (1st ed. 2023) (Sociology of the Arts)

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Synopsis
This book shows the continuing importance of art education. Art education attracts students who see multiple meanings and justifications for the worth of that education. Their engagement in art education is not limited to the uncertain prospects for jobs or routes into employment in the arts. Fürst and Nylander approach art education through a rich array of empirical examples derived from Swedish folk high school programs in music, visual arts, and creative writing. Based on an analytical framework of pragmatic sociology, the book allows the reader to understand the competences and critical capacities held by students and teachers. The book challenges the dominant public perception of art education and broadens our understanding of what it is good for. The Value of Art Education is essential reading for those defending the status of this vital sector of education, offering a deeper understanding of why people engage, what they gain, and the social importance of the arts.
Copyright:
2023

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9783031140617
Related ISBNs:
9783031140600
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
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The Editor
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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