The Artist, the Art Teacher, and Misplaced Faith: Creativity and Art Education.

Wright, Jim

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Artist, the Art Teacher, and Misplaced Faith: Creativity and Art Education.

Wright, Jim

Art Education, v43 n6 p50-57 Nov 1990

Argues that creativity is the essence of true learning and explores its role in art education. Studies the creative process at work in several artists. Considers David Perkins' work on the creative process, identifying characteristics of a creative environment. Concludes creativity is more akin to problem solving than to spontaneous and mysterious action. (KM)

Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Teachers, Artists, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Research, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Self Expression, Visual Arts

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Language: English

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