Art and creativity as a chance in the perspective of developing the principles of education

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to look at the problem of possibility to implement the art and creativity into the teaching curriculum as the chance to develop the principles of education. In this paper an attempt is made to work out the methodology for comparative analysis of principles of education. The basic hypothesis is that the art may be successfully implemented into the school curriculum seeking at least three base targets of education: 1.Art may foster a culture of self-education giving knowledge and understanding of diverse societies. 2.Art may develop skills of inquiry, approach and participation advancing questioning and understanding and empathy. 3.Art would help in developing and verifying attitudes. The art is the search for meaning that consists of uncovering or creating connections and relationships of various kinds. That is why the art and creativity may be concerned as a call for attention to underlying beliefs, attitudes and values enables individuals to examine the foundations upon their views rest and develop the stronger sense of themselves as the persons. The art and creativity in education may be treated as a personal inquiry that is based on permanent questioning of assumptions and self-correction. That makes an art a strategy, protecting from lapsing into the dogmatism and enabling people to respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of the rapidly changing world. And finally, the art may serve as a toolkit developing the skills of good questioning and helping to avoid the indoctrination and ideological impact. Art may help in developing skills of participation and responsible action. [...]