Episode 209: Navigating Difficult Conversations about Art
Art can be a deeply personal form of expression, which can lead to sensitive topics and varying interpretations. Nuanced understanding when discussing art with students is essential. How do you work through discomfort or disagreements, especially when tackling social or cultural issues? In this episode, Laura and Matt welcome back Karl Cole, Davis’s Art Historian and Image Curator, for a conversation about how to navigate tough topics in the art room. From integrating historical context and how it relates to contemporary art to establishing clear guidelines for respectful conversation, Karl shares artists, artwork, and strategies to help foster deeper artistic understanding within our students.
Resources
Explore these resources from the K12ArtChat podcast, Navigating Difficult Conversations about Art, with Davis’s Art Historian and Image Curator, Karl Cole.
Links
Books
- Ethical Decision-Making in Art Education
- Race and Art Education
- SchoolArts Collection: Contemporary Art
- Teaching Meaning in Artmaking
Podcasts
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