Abstract
This paper presents data from a unique longitudinal study exploring the visual art experiences of nine children in two Scottish primary schools. Using a theoretical lens of cultural capital, the study is focused on spaces where children experience visual art and the value of these experiences, using arts-informed, visual methods. While each child presented a particular insight, the findings question the value of current school visual art experience over other spaces. The findings also demonstrate the capacity of children to resist the control of cultural capital by adults, engaging with visual art on their own terms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 90-109 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Children & Society |
Early online date | 31 May 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- art education
- children’s voice
- cultural capital
- visual methods
- longitudinal case study
- children's voice