The Basic Factors Involved in Space Arts Curriculum
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Date
1935-10
Authors
Schulderman, Marie
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University of Oregon
Abstract
In cooperation with the Carnegie foundation, the University of Oregon is making a study of the social values involved in appreciation of the arts. By art appreciation is meant more particularly the appreciations involved in the arts of music, the arts of literature and the space arts. It is believed of those undertaking the study that the appreciations exercised in art and nature appreciation have an outstanding social value. This value is interpreted as possessing the ability to develop, encourage and vitalize the emotional life of our contemporary society. Added significance is given to this aim because of the changing economic status of the American social order. Decreased hours of employment mean increased hours of leisure. Advantageous use of leisure is interpreted as allowing greater emotional expression and enjoyment. It is believed that the arts of music, literature and the space arts furnish such possibilities of enjoyment and expression. To understand more definitely the full scope and objectives of this study is conducted by the University of Oregon we shall quote from the objectives as stated by the annual 1932 Report of the Art Appreciation Survey…
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104 pages
Keywords
line expression, shape expression, sculptural form