Art in a pragmatic Singaporean society : the search for the ideal curriculum for the young.

• Main Author: Lok, Lena Min-Li.
• Other Authors: Astrid Al Mkhlaafy
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Visual arts and music::General::Education
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/15613
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

There is a need for a change in mindset towards how Singaporeans view the Arts. Although Singaporeans are becoming increasingly more accepting of the Arts scene, their understanding and “education” of Art is limited. The development of art is inter-linked with its environment and in a highly pragmat...