Art, Sustainability and Learning Communities

Raphael Vella

ISBN 10: 178938897X / ISBN 13: 9781789388978

Published by Intellect, GB, 2024

About this Item

By engaging with education, contemporary art and global sustainability goals, this book connects the artistic way of communication with ecological obligations and social issues and promotes a sense of active citizenship. International, empirical and curricular research presents a case for strong learning communities that take a clear political stand in favour of socially engaged art pedagogies.The main aim of  is to show how shared spaces for exchange in the fields of art education and continuous professional development can reflect, inspire and integrate sustainability principles that are becoming crucial in today's world. The authors propose the idea that coordinated action can lead to a more sustainable future by promoting a sense of community, lifelong learning and confidence in the possibility of changing current conditions.Its three parts combine expertise in visual arts education, education for sustainable development, contemporary art practice and sustainability activism. While Part I focuses on literature in the field and the interrelation of different disciplines, Part II provides concrete examples of professional learning communities and pedagogies that can be used to enrich the field of art education. Finally, Part III presents brief case studies illustrating international projects by contemporary artists, curators, environmentalists and others, providing educators with several inspirational models of concrete and creative action.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art, Sustainability and Learning Communities
• Publisher: Intellect, GB
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178938897X
• ISBN 13: 9781789388978
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: Large type / Large print.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 16.99W x 1.91H x 24.41D centimeters 16.99 centimeters width by 1.91 centimeters height by 24.41 centimeters depth

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Synopsis

Presents a case for strong learning communities that take a clear political stand in favor of socially engaged art pedagogies.

The main aim of Art, Sustainability and Learning Communities is to show how shared spaces for exchange in the fields of art education and continuous professional development can reflect, inspire, and integrate sustainability principles that are becoming crucial in today’s world. The authors propose the idea that coordinated action can lead to a more sustainable future by promoting a sense of community, lifelong learning, and confidence in the possibility of changing current conditions.

Its three parts combine expertise in visual arts education, education for sustainable development, contemporary art practice, and sustainability activism. While Part I focuses on literature in the field and the interrelation of different disciplines, Part II provides concrete examples of professional learning communities and pedagogies that can be used to enrich the field of art education. Finally, Part III presents brief case studies illustrating international projects by contemporary artists, curators, environmentalists, and others, providing educators with several inspirational models of concrete and creative action.
 

About the Authors

Raphael Vella is professor of art education and socially engaged arts in the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta.

Victoria Pavlou is associate professor of visual arts education in the Department of Education at Frederick University, Cyprus.