Understanding Art Education through the Lens of Threshold Concepts

Download or read book Understanding Art Education through the Lens of Threshold Concepts written by Matthew Ravenstahl and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-12-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an important book on the value of art education and the nature of having the affective dimension at the core of the visual art learning environment. The case studies are powerful and varied providing an unapologetic view of the transformative impact such learning environments can have upon students and the epistemic value of engagement in the visual arts. Moreover, the case studies speak to an emotional level of the reader. The author provides a digestible theoretical support for understanding the journey these students have undergone which can empower educators to rethink their existing pedagogy.