The Value of Art Education: Cultural Engagements at the Swedish Folk High Schools

Fürst, Henrik; Nylander, Erik

This book shows the continuing importance of art education. Art education attracts students who see multiple meanings and justifications for the worth of that education. Their engagement in art education is not limited to the uncertain prospects for jobs or routes into employment in the arts. Fürst and Nylander approach art education through a rich array of empirical examples derived from Swedish folk high school programs in music, visual arts, and creative writing. Based on an analytical framework of pragmatic sociology, the book allows the reader to understand the competences and critical capacities held by students and teachers. The book challenges the dominant public perception of art education and broadens our understanding of what it is good for. The Value of Art Education is essential reading for those defending the status of this vital sector of education, offering a deeper understanding of why people engage, what they gain, and the social importance of the arts.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2023-05-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031140600

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14061-7

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 186.0