Arts Education as Liberal Education.

Smith, Ralph A.

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ERIC Number: EJ509416

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Arts Education as Liberal Education.

Smith, Ralph A.

Journal of Education, v175 n3 p1-14 1993

Discusses the loss of the humanistic ideal due to the politicizing of arts and humanities education, recalls what the humanistic ideal is, and provides a definition of the humanities that accommodates the serious study of the arts. The article also sketches a K-12 excellence curriculum that consists of five phases of aesthetic development. (GR)

Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, General Education, Humanities, Kindergarten, Liberal Arts, Political Influences, Political Socialization

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "Liberal Arts and the Preparation of Teachers."