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Presents a series of papers concerned with the interrelations between the post modern and the state of art and design education. Spanning a range of thematic concerns, this book reflects upon various practice and articulates revolutionary prospects potentially viable through a shift in educative thinking.

With its inevitable dependency on the essential, and often contested, nature of art, the subject of assessment or evaluation in art and design education remains a matter of continuing controversy. This collection of essays examines the principal issues as they relate to the main phases of formal education, from primary to post-compulsory.

This book focuses on the challenges of and approaches to teaching art to primary-school students. It gathers the work of scholars in the field and provides a framework for developing methods of teaching. Capturing the issues and debates that are shaping both curricula and practice, it is a key starting point for anyone involved in art education.

Explores a broad range of topics in art education, highlighting particular problems and strengths in the literature. This volume is suitable for students and teachers alike.

Investigates issues raised by the interaction between art practice, community participation, and the environment, both natural and urban. This volume examines topics, such as urban art, community participation, local empowerment, and the problem of ownership.