Attentive observation of art provides an excellent opportunity for better thinking, for the cultivation of the "art of intelligence." The arts are important in an educational setting, therefore, because they can cultivate important thinking strategies in children and adults alike. With carefully chosen illustrations, Perkins demonstrates how the reflective approach to art can develop broader, more adventurous, and clearer avenues of thought.
| ISBN: | 9780892362745 |
| Publication date: | 31st March 2006 |
| Author: | David N Perkins |
| Publisher: | The J. Paul Getty Museum an imprint of Getty Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 95 pages |
| Series: | Occasional Papers |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: aesthetics |
Attentive observation of art provides an excellent opportunity for better thinking, for the cultivation of the "art of intelligence." The arts are important in an educational setting, therefore, because they can cultivate important thinking strategies in children and adults alike. With carefully chosen illustrations, Perkins demonstrates how the reflective approach to art can develop broader, more adventurous, and clearer avenues of thought.
The Intelligent Eye features in the following genres: Philosophy: aesthetics
The Intelligent Eye is available in Paperback
The Intelligent Eye was written by David N Perkins and published by The J. Paul Getty Museum an imprint of Getty Publications
The Intelligent Eye has 95 pages
Yes it is part of Occasional Papers series