Description
Book SynopsisArt, Community and Environment investigates wide-ranging issues raised by the interaction between art practice, community participation, and the environment, both natural and urban. This volume brings together a distinguished group of contributors from the United States, Australia, and Europe to examine topics such as urban art, community participation, local empowerment, and the problem of ownership.
Featuring rich illustrations and informative case studies from around the world, this collection addresses the growing interest in this fascinating dimension of art and education, forming a vial addition to Intellect's Readings in Art and Design Education series.
Trade ReviewNo other book so richly brings together detailed descriptions and captivating images of community-based projects that exemplify the relationship between making environmental art, creating aesthetic experiences and embodying the essence of place.
-- Rita L. Irwin, Professor and Associate Dean, Teacher Education, The University of British Columbia
A valuable dissection of the issues concerning the interface of "public" and "community" art.
-- Andy Scott, Sculptor
Table of ContentsChapter 1: 'A Wanderer in the Landscape: Reflections on the Relationship between Art and the Northern Environment' - Page 3 - Timo Jokela Chapter 2: 'Developing an Environmental Aesthetic: Aesthetics and the Outdoor Experience ' - Page 29 - Angus McWilliam Chapter 3: 'Strategies for the Convivial City: A New Agenda for Education for the Built Environment' - Page 51 - Malcolm Miles Chapter 4: 'Beyond Process: Art, Empowerment and Sustainability' - Page 65 - Mark Dawes Chapter 5: 'Community Art Projects and Virtual Learning Environments' - Page 77 - Maria Huhmarniemi Chapter 6: 'Community-Based Art Education in the North: A Space for Agency?' - Page 91 - Mirja Hiltunen Chapter 7: 'Crossing the Line' -113 - Sarah Bennett Chapter 8: 'Art and Design Education and the Built Environment' - Page 125 - Eileen Adams Chapter 9: 'Connections between Public Art and Art and Design Education in Schools' - Page 145 - Eileen Adams Chapter 10: 'Art, Design and Environment: A Programme for Teacher Education' - Page 165 - Eileen Adams and Tony Chisholm Chapter 11: 'Training Community Artists in Scotland' - Page 175 - Julie Austin Chapter 12: 'Community Art: What's the Use?' - Page 193 - Glen Coutts Chapter 13: 'Collaborative Project-Based Studies in Art Teacher Education: An Environmental Perspective' - Page 217 - Timo Jokela Chapter 14: 'Hard Lessons: Public Sculpture and the Education System in Nineteenth-Century Glasgow' - Page 241 - Ray Mckenzie Chapter 15: 'Living City: An Experiment in Urban Design Education' - Page 263 - Les Hooper Chapter 16: 'Using Multimedia to Teach Young People about Public Art in Glasgow' - Page 285 - Glen Coutts
