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ERIC Number: EJ361792
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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The Question of Elitism.
Smith, Ralph A.
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n93 p1-16 Sum 1987
Argues that excellence in art education is not elitist, but that commitment to excellence is a traditional democratic value. Elaborates by describing the nature of beneficial elitism. Concludes that a synthesis of beneficial elitism and beneficial populism are required for the success of art education in a democracy. (BSR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Democratic Values, Elitism, Fine Arts, Higher Education, Music, Popular Culture
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Populism
Note: Published quarterly by the Council for Research in Music Education, School of Music, University of Illinois, 1205 W. California, Urbana, Illinois 61801.