EXPLORING THE PHILOSOPHY AND FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION

Abstract

Building a creative capacity and cultural awareness through art education is difficult and a critical task, but one that cannot be avoided for things to be right. Universal education of good quality is essential. This education, however, can be made of good quality if channelled through art education. This is so as it promotes the insights and perspectives, the creativity and initiative, and the critical reflection and occupational capacities which are so necessary for life.