John Dewey and the Lessons of Art

In this provocative book, Philip W. Jackson examines John Dewey's thinking about the arts and its implications for educational practices. Jackson discusses Dewey's aesthetic theory, considers the transformative power of the experience of art, and shows in specific instances how the application of Dewey's view of the arts would improve learning experiences.

Summary

This study examines John Dewey's thinking about the arts and explores the practical implications of that thinking for educators. The author introduces the basics of Dewey's aesthetic theory and then looks at the ways in which a work of art can affect its creator and audience.

Product details

• Authors: James H. Charlesworth, Philip W. Jackson
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.02.2000
• EAN: 9780300082890
• ISBN: 978-0-300-08289-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 233 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 322 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries