Capitalizing Art Education: Mapping International Histories

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Although historical research investigates the past, doing history is informed by contemporary theory and enabled by technological changes. Histories are revised to reflect changing values and ideas about the nature of visual arts, learning and learners, among others. Mapping international histories becomes relevant to understanding history of art education in local as well as global contexts. Using different theoretical frameworks, this session explores the question on how can research into histories of art education help us tackle and resolve persistent issues in the content, status, and quality of art teaching and learning? What questions might be raised through new interpretations of international history of art education that can be asked about global art education in the 21st century?

Sub Unit

• Division F - Historical Inquiry in Education

Chair

• Donal O'Donoghue, The University of British Columbia

Papers

• The Great Exhibition in London, 1851: Art Education in India and Britain—Intertwined Histories - Ami Kantawala, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Conventions of Conventions: Social Capital and International Art Education Congresses, 1893-1928 - Mary Ann Stankiewicz, The Pennsylvania State University

• A Ramble Through Space and Place Within the Field of Art Education - John Howell White, Kutztown University

• Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - Graeme L. Sullivan, The Pennsylvania State University

Discussant

• Donal O'Donoghue, The University of British Columbia