A Study on the Developmental Background and Structure of the Aesthetic Education Curriculum in the University of Illinois (1964-70)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate how aesthetic and art criticism has been applied to the developmental background and structure of the aesthetic education curriculum in the University of Illinois from 1 964 until 1 970. The second point that requires clarification is that Ralph Smith's view of aesthetic and art criticism is contained in the contents and uses of the aesthetic education curriculum. To sum up the major characteristics of Smith's proposed curriculum theory, Aesthetic Exemplar Approach, Art Exemplar and Art Material are of most significance.