Original article | Open Access
International Journal of Progressive Education 2024, Vol. 20(2) 57-64
pp. 57 - 64 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2024.657.4
Publish Date: April 24, 2024 | Single/Total View: 100/775 | Single/Total Download: 144/943
Abstract
This article explores John Dewey’s influential perspective on art, which challenges traditional views that confine art to museums and galleries. Drawing on Dewey’s seminal work, “Art as Experience,” the article demonstrates that art is not merely about objects, but rather the quality of experience we have with the world around us. This experience is an ongoing transactional process between ourselves and our environment. Artworks serve as powerful tools within this process, shaping how we engage with everything from everyday tasks to artistic masterpieces. Through art, we can refine our experiences, gain new perspectives, and even undergo personal transformation. Furthermore, the article delves into the connection between Dewey’s concept of art and his broader philosophical ideals, particularly his democratic vision. Art, according to John Dewey, plays a crucial role in a healthy democracy. Artworks can foster a sense of community by providing shared experiences and sparking communication about important social issues. The article further discusses how art can challenge the status quo and inspire citizens to become active participants in shaping their society. Finally, the article explores Dewey’s notion of the “Everyday as Artful,” where artistic principles can be applied to even the most mundane tasks, enriching our daily lives and contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing society. To illustrate these concepts, the article references various art examples throughout the discussion.
Keywords: Artful Life, Transactional Process, John Dewey, Art, Democracy, Everyday Experience
APA 7th edition
Eryaman, M.R. (2024). The Artful Life as Transactional Process: How John Dewey Connects Art, Democracy, and Everyday Experience . International Journal of Progressive Education, 20(2), 57-64. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2024.657.4
Harvard
Eryaman, M. (2024). The Artful Life as Transactional Process: How John Dewey Connects Art, Democracy, and Everyday Experience . International Journal of Progressive Education, 20(2), pp. 57-64.
Chicago 16th edition
Eryaman, Martina Riedler (2024). "The Artful Life as Transactional Process: How John Dewey Connects Art, Democracy, and Everyday Experience ". International Journal of Progressive Education 20 (2):57-64. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2024.657.4