The attitude of a parent toward art education in boys’ elementary school In Saudi Arabia

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Associate Professor- King Saud University in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Art education is not only memorizing, drawing or copying; the objectives of teaching art education in Saudi Arabia is to develop the intellectual, social, aesthetic, creative and emotional growth of the students. It is a deep artistic vision that has to be taught in a planned manner by considering important features of the subject. These features should take into consideration all the changing and developing elements of the art discipline. In addition, art education requires special materials, skilful and educated teachers.

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