Blocks and Bridges: Learning Artistic Creativity.

James, Patricia

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ERIC Number: EJ638205

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Publication Date: 2000

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Blocks and Bridges: Learning Artistic Creativity.

James, Patricia

Arts and Learning Research, v16 n1 p110-33 1999-2000

Explores research about creative thinking and outlines various processes that students go through when they attempt an art assignment. Describes the blocks to creative thinking that non-art majors have experienced, such as cultural blocks, conceptual and perceptual blocks, and social blocks. Discusses the instructional conditions important for encouraging creativity. (CMK)

Descriptors: Art Education, Classroom Environment, College Students, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Social Influences, Student Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Part III: Teaching the Arts at the University Level.