‘Research in Art & Design Education confirms Picasso’s claim that artists do not seek, but find; thus capturing the real meaning of art’s doing and how in doing art, we learn. From their respective positions, this book’s contributors converge in making a strong case for art and design research as a horizon of specificities; as a wide and ever-expanding ground of autonomous plurality; and as a discipline that is neither restricted to the empire of fact and measure, nor to generalist platitudes. Under Richard Hickman’s careful editorship, this book boldly makes the case that research in art and design education is not a subject-in-waiting and less so an affair restricted to arcane practices. Rather, it is a discipline invested in the exciting prospects of art’s humanity and the design by which humans work together for a better world.’ – John Baldacchino, Columbia University. Supported by: >H7C .,-"&"-)&*%"&..") . ,-&-)& *%&..) www.intellectbooks.com %% Research in Art & Design Education Research in Art & Design Education Richard Hickman is Reader at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education where he is course leader for PGCE Art & Design and Director of Studies for Art History for Homerton College. Richard is the author of Why We Make Art and Why it is Taught (Intellect, 2005), and editor of Critical Studies in Art & Design Education (Intellect, 2005). Hickman Although educators are increasingly interested in art education research, there are few anthologies tackling the subject. Research in Art & Design Education answers this call, summarizing important issues in the field such as non-text based approaches and interdisciplinary work. Contributions from internationally renowned researchers explore a broad range of topics in art education, highlighting particular problems and strengths in the literature. The collection features examples of research projects previously published in the International Journal of Art & Design Education. An indispensable and engaging resource, this volume provides a long-awaited aid for students and teachers alike. Art&Designeducati Research in Art & Design Education: Issues and Exemplars Edited by Richard Hickman R eadin gs in A rt & D esign E ducati on series Issues and Exemplars Edited by Richard Hickman Research in Art & Design Education Issues and Exemplars Research in Art & Design Education Issues and Exemplars Edited by Richard Hickman Series editor: John Steers ^ciZaaZXi 7g^hida!
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