Uniting Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Art Education

Download or read book Uniting Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Art Education written by Jane K. Bates and published by National Art Education Association (NAEA). This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about enabling art learners to have such experiences-those that engage the spirit along withthe body and the mind in deeper ways of seeing, being, and relating in the world. On the broadest level,P.1. Taking Flight, by the author.xiv Uniting Body, Mind, and Spiritit addresses the purpose, place, and power of art. On a smaller scale, it addresses holistic teaching and itscontributions to the field of art education. On an even more defined level, it is a presentation of a particularapproach to holistic art education and a sharing of my journey as an art teacher. As such, it can be thoughtof as an autobiographical/philosophical/practical investigation into the teaching of art, addressing the challengesof moving forward in today's educational climate.