Helena Kafková

7.13 Muses in Art Education (Paper)

Helena Kafková – Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract:

This paper draws on the records of the agenda of the nine Muses from the archaic period of Greek culture and attempts to interpret their mission. Following this interpretation, the paper proposes a modification of the traditional modernistic method of designing art activities for students in teacher education programs with a focus on art education. The paper aims to demonstrate how it is possible, with the support of Muse principles, to clarify communication with students about their own lesson plan designs. It is suggested, how it is possible to explain one´s own didactical ideas effectively, starting from the level of initial inspiration, following through all the habitual categories to the final comments and reflections. The presented work is an elaboration and innovation of the model of didactic analysis, long used at the lecturer’s workplace, and a continuation of the efforts to maintain discipline-specific content in art activities at all levels of education.