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50 Years of ERIC
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Arts, Words, Intellect, Emotion Part 1: Cultural and Intellectual Contexts.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Best, Harold M. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Addresses the common confusion about the nature and use of intellect in the arts. Attempts to demonstrate the forces that promote and reinforce this confusion in relation to the nature and use of intellect in the arts. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Dance Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Arts, Words, Intellect, Emotion Part 2: Toward Artistic Mindedness.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Best, Harold M. – Arts Education Policy Review, 2000
Discusses the condition in which people are confused about the nature and use of intellect in the arts. Focuses on associated dilemmas, the root cause, and how to address them. Explore topics such as musical/artistic mindedness and the benefits of a comprehensive music education. Includes suggestions. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Creativity, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education
Musical Perception and Music Education.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Best, Harold M. – Arts Education Policy Review, 1995
Discusses the perceptual effects of music on culture. Outlines the differences between "high" and "low" culture and attributes of popular culture. Concludes that the goal should not be to encourage students to listen to better music, but to listen to all music more intelligently. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Context, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education