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The Arts and the Creation of Mind

by Elliot W Eisner

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ISBN13: 9780300105117
ISBN10: 0300105118
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Learning in and through the arts can develop complex and subtle aspects of the mind, argues Elliot Eisner in this engrossing book. Offering a rich array of examples, he describes different approaches to the teaching of the arts and shows how these refine forms of thinking that are valuable in dealing with our daily life. "A primer for the future. . . . This book will serve as an inspiration for those needing the language to convince policy makers and curriculum developers of the value of the arts in education, while also serving as a vehicle for illustrating the educational aspirations the very best education can offer."--Rita L. Irwin, "Journal of Critical Inquiry Into Curriculum and Instruction "[Eisner] has composed a text that is as insightful and inspirational as the educational research he envisions." --James G. Henderson, "International Journal of Education & the Arts

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Learning in and through the arts can develop complex and subtle aspects of the mind, argues Elliot Eisner in this engrossing book. Offering a rich array of examples, he describes different approaches to the teaching of the arts and shows how these refine forms of thinking that are valuable in dealing with our daily life.

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Elliot W. Eisner is Lee Jacks Professor of Education and Professor of Art at Stanford University.

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Barbra, October 9, 2008 (view all comments by Barbra)
I picked this book up when I started working as an art teacher two years ago. It was quite helpful in outlining how our minds work and how the various art forms effect it. In particular, I was looking for evaluating drawing at different age levels and how to help students improve their drawing skills and it very clearly explained it. I continue to pick the book up to this day as a reference guide.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780300105117
Author:
Eisner, Elliot W
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Author:
Eisner, Elliot W.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Study & Teaching
Subject:
Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities
Subject:
General education.
Publication Date:
September 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
9.22x6.34x.76 in. .88 lbs.

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