2021 Volume 53 Issue 1 Pages 137-144
In a globalized society, it is necessary for schools to develop people who can play an active role internationally. At the same time, there is a need for education that promotes an understanding of the tradition and culture of one’s own country for those who will inherit and develop them. In 2017, the course of study was revised, indicating a marked movement towards a reconsideration of art education in Japan, as well as a questioning of the way tradition and culture in art education are taught. The purpose of this study is to examine student perspectives on and ideal ways of learning tradition and culture in art education. I conducted a survey on traditional crafts with 882 university students. Based on the survey, I analyze the state of university students’ knowledge and interests regarding traditional crafts, and then consider ideal ways of learning tradition and culture in art education. This results in three important points in art education: 1) a confirmation of the importance of learning tradition and culture; 2) a recognition of the importance of studying materials related to expression and appreciation; and 3) a recognition of the importance of including subjects in various fields of tradition and culture.
