1st Edition

Spiritual Art and Art Education

By Janis Lander Copyright 2014
    276 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    274 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    This book is a study of contemporary spirituality as it is practiced in the world today, characterized by its secular and inclusive nature, and applied to art and art education. It identifies the issues facing a formal introduction of contemporary spiritual concepts into a secular and multicultural arts educational environment. Lander begins by separating the notion of "the spiritual" from the study of organized religions. She uses examples of art from different cultures in contemporary spiritual systems, making the study a reference book for contemporary spirituality and spirituality in art education, with usable definitions and practical examples suitable for scholars in art and visual studies, art education, and contemporary spirituality.

    1. Overview   2. The Religious and the Spiritual  3. Concepts and Terms  4. Spiritual Images and Spiritual Narratives in Contemporary Culture  5. Art, Energy, and Consciousness  6. Spiritual Art in the Classroom 

    Biography

    Janis Lander is an artist and writer based in Sydney, Australia. She was contributing editor of the online arts journal "The College Voice" at the University of New South Wales from 2003-2012. She is now teaching "Art and Philosophy of the Spirit" at the University of Sydney, Australia.

    "This work is a valuable resource for individuals looking to become more aware of spirituality and how it relates to contemporary art, while also providing a background for individuals looking for more information on the history of the chosen spiritual practices. This work presents a unique perspective on using something abstract and applies it in a very concrete manner." - Garrett Mynatt, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado