Anna Nagy

4.35 The Development and Improvement of Visual and Artistic Analysis Skills from the Age of 14 (Paper)

Anna Nagy – University of Szeged, Hungary

Abstract:

Using a digital training environment with curricular content, students could more easily develop the vocabulary and analytical methods needed to analyse art. Visual perception skills – and an important part of this, the skill of art appreciation – can be developed more quickly and enjoyably through digital means than through traditional lecture-based methods. Our experimental teaching drew on a questionnaire-based survey among art educators to assess their perceptions of the methods of teaching art history and the importance of the field. We found that they would like to use digital teaching tools to introduce more and higher-quality artwork to their students, who prefer online, illustrated content. In this presentation, I will introduce the interactive eLea online learning environment developed by the Educational Theory Research Group at the University of Szeged, which is available free of charge to all Hungarian students and contains exercises for most subjects. The image-based interface and the ability to share high-quality reproductions of artworks make it an excellent practice framework. During the presentation, I will show some exercises for students aged 14–18, which are suitable for establishing and developing art appreciation skills.