Title
The Art Teacher's Guide to Exploring Art and Design in the Community
Files
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Department
Art and Design
Description
How can community art build connection in diverse communities? Where is the art in contemporary libraries? How do you bring subway art into the classroom?
Drawing on an abundance of examples from Finland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the USA, including the NYC 2nd Ave Subway, the Detroit's Heidelberg Project, the Favel Painting Foundation and bicycle rack sculpture, Szekely inspires readers to look beyond the classroom walls to develop meaningful art experiences for students. She shows the myriad art forms, media expressions, and design professions that have the influence and potential to shape the local environment, reaching far beyond the traditional museum and gallery venue.
Underpinned by a clear philosophical foundation, the field-tested approaches show readers how to go beyond the study of reproductions or dwelling on of the masters who are framed in art museums, instead having meaningful art experiences using everyday objects and diverse collective experiences. She also shows that innovative and exciting art lessons don't need large amounts of funding, transportation or even a museum within the local community. Each chapter includes photographs, talking points and key lesson ideas along with links to further resources.
ISBN
9781350096295
Publication Date
Fall 10-21-2021
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
City
New York, NY
Keywords
art, design, philosophy, community art, art education
Disciplines
Art and Design
Recommended Citation
Szekely, Ilona, "The Art Teacher's Guide to Exploring Art and Design in the Community" (2021). EKU Faculty and Staff Books Gallery. 37.
https://encompass.eku.edu/fs_books/37
