The Another Roadmap Africa Cluster (ARAC) Un/Chrono/Logical Timeline of Histories of Arts Education: From the Wits School of Education to documenta 15, Kassel Germany
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2022-09-16
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Arts Research Africa (ARA)
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
This paper explores the development and evolution of the un/chrono/logical timeline of histories of arts education initiated by the Another Roadmap Africa Cluster (ARAC) Histories of Arts Education Research Project. The timeline, consisting of multiple iterations, challenges the traditional notions of history and engages with personal narratives, language, and multimodal elements. The research project aims to map and understand the diverse models of arts education, emphasising local perspectives and resistance to imported models. Drawing inspiration from the Medu Art Ensemble, the research framework employs intergenerational collaboration, dialogue, decentralisation, and a focus on language and ideology. The paper highlights the significance of the timeline in reimagining and practicing arts education.
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Arts Research Africa (ARA) Conference Proceedings 2022
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Histories of arts education, Histories of Arts Education Research Project (AERP), Another Roadmap Africa Cluster (ARAC), Medu Art Ensemble, Personal narratives, language, and multimodal elements