The author discusses the impact on life and the natural environment of technological process, and suggests that our frenetic and splintered culture is sorely in need of a continuity of form and faith--which may in time become the kind of values toward which art educators aim. (KC)

The author suggests that artist-trained teachers fail to understand that the creative studio art experience is the basis of art programs, and that a meaningful human education can come about through such an experience. He describes problems of the artist, and objectives of teaching and evaluating the art process. (KC)

The author suggests that until a clear focus on national and or international criteria related to the agreed-upon functions and purposes of art education is accomplished, art programs will remain vulnerable. He then describes national art examinations as they currently exist in Nigeria, Hong Kong, England, and the Netherlands. (KC)

Presented is a satirical look at a computer (Art Stabilization Systematizer) which is designed to replace art teachers. (KC)

Seven art educators respond to the question, "What major changes do you see in the field of art education in the next five or ten years?" (KC)

The author feels that school art teaching is in danger of deprofessionalization, due to the growing cultural service field, which promotes employment of noncertificated artists in the schools and due to art educators themselves acting unprofessionally by failing to treat art as a serious discipline. (SJL)

The author considers definitions of "aesthetic," especially that offered by Woodrow Wilson in his essay on Adam Smith. Her major contention is that too much of aesthetic and other education is not very aesthetic, for it does not excite both senses and intellect nor develop the ability to generalize. (Author/SJL)

Citing a lack of teacher preparation and available curriculum materials for art appreciation, the author proposes an art criticism/art history approach for the secondary grades. He outlines a sequence of operations modeled after Bruner's stages of perceptual decision making and presents a sample lesson plan. (SJL)

For this issue of "Views," all past presidents of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) were asked to respond to the following question: "If you were NAEA president today, how would your priorities be different from those of your administration when you were president?" (Editor)

The author looks at the roots of art therapy in psychiatry, psychology, art, and education; at the development of the American Art Therapy Association; and at the growth, dynamics and approaches of this new field. This article is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

This article examines the development of academic training in art therapy, including the role of the American Art Therapy Association in establishing training standards for the field. An appended commentary by Donald Uhlin notes further progress toward program accreditation. Part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

The author presents a definition of art therapy as a profession and traces its development in therapeutic theory and practice from the nineteenth century. An appended commentary by Georgiana Jungels cites areas of art therapy history needing further research. This article is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

The author delineates the role of the art therapist by contrasting it to that of the art teacher and the psychotherapist. She suggests ways the art therapist can reach severely disturbed children and stimulate their interest in art and the productive process. Part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

This article presents information on the new career alternative of art therapy: a definition of the field, types of training necessary, registration as an art therapist, and the job market. It is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

Presented is a case study of Johnny, a four-year-old living with his divorced mother, which illustrates the application of art therapy to the basic problems experienced by children in a one-parent family. This article is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)