EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS IN AMERICAN ART MUSEUMS WITH A CASE STUDY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
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Authors
Young, Marilyn
Issue Date
1986
Type
Capstone
Language
en
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore how art museums presently use their collections and resources to provide a learning environment for high school students. There students can use their skills in observation; enhance their visual perception; and develop their process of critical thought and judgment. Further, an important part of the study is the development of a model program, based upon the collection of information on high school programs in museums as well as developments in educational theory and practice.
The study is divided into four parts. The first part is a review of pertinent literature including research on adolescent development, adolescents in contemporary society, the role of art in human development, and information on adolescent programs in museums. The second part is a nationwide survey of American art museums that serves to indicate the current status of educational programming for adolescents. Special attention is directed toward five museums that sent information on programs designed specifically for the high school audience. An even more in-depth study of the new high school program at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art completes the research. From this research evolves the guidelines and framework for the development of a model program for adolescents based upon the Elmer Bishoff retrospective exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.