John Dewey and the lessons of art
By: Philip W. Jackson.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Dewey, John, 1859-1952 -- Aesthetics.; Aesthetics, American.; Aesthetics, Modern -- 19th century.; Aesthetics, Modern -- 20th century.; Art -- Study and teaching.
Description: What do the arts have to teach us about how to live our lives? How can teachers use art's "lessons" to improve their teaching? This provocative book examines John Dewey's thinking about the arts and explores the practical implications of that thinking for educators.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-200) and index.