Art In Education And Life: A Plea For The More Systematic Culture Of The Sense Of Beauty (1914)

By Henry Davies

Book Overview

""Art In Education And Life: A Plea For The More Systematic Culture Of The Sense Of Beauty"" is a book written by Henry Davies in 1914. The book is a passionate plea for the systematic cultivation of the sense of beauty in education and everyday life. Davies argues that the appreciation of beauty is essential for personal growth and the development of a healthy society.The book explores the role of art in education, arguing that it should be taught as a core subject alongside mathematics and language. Davies believes that art education should focus on the development of the sense of beauty, rather than just the acquisition of technical skills.Davies also discusses the importance of beauty in everyday life. He argues that the built environment, clothing, and other aspects of daily life should be designed with an eye towards beauty. He believes that this would lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling society.Overall, ""Art In Education And Life"" is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to reconsider the role of beauty in their lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art education, aesthetics, or the philosophy of beauty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165345137
• ISBN13: 9781165345137
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"