I like a lot of this-- most of it even. But it seems to me there is a necessary place for foundations of the classics, minimally-- even that would-be graphic designer can learn from understanding the how painting evolved over the centuries and the cultural implications (or the cultural influences) on that evolution, as example. And all kids, it seems to me, need a grounding in what has been understood as beautiful for centuries-- on which to build, or from which to deviate. Simply following kids ideas, when they don't have enough exposure to understand what ideas MIGHT resonate, seems shortsighted, unless and until they've been given that exposure. (that said, clearly schools today are not doing this)
I like a lot of this-- most of it even. But it seems to me there is a necessary place for foundations of the classics, minimally-- even that would-be graphic designer can learn from understanding the how painting evolved over the centuries and the cultural implications (or the cultural influences) on that evolution, as example. And all kids, it seems to me, need a grounding in what has been understood as beautiful for centuries-- on which to build, or from which to deviate. Simply following kids ideas, when they don't have enough exposure to understand what ideas MIGHT resonate, seems shortsighted, unless and until they've been given that exposure. (that said, clearly schools today are not doing this)