Visible to Oneself and Others - a Youth Work Perspective to Art and Cultural Education
Anttonen, Erja (2012)
Anttonen, Erja
Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-456-128-0
https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-456-128-0
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The history of cultural youth work in Finland goes back to at least the 1920s, when the first cultural competitions for young people were arranged. Municipal youth work became organized after the Second World War. Today, cultural youth work is being carried out by local authorities, organizations, associations and a broad range of independent and informal youth communities. Cultural youth work is a complex concept, but in the municipal context, it is defined as activity, which supports young people’s self-expression and the realization of young people’s initiatives and ideas.
Art and cultural education in youth work focuses on education through art. Art and culture are viewed as a tool for both the growth of individuals and social growth and change. The objective is to promote nondiscrimination, participation and accessibility.
Everyone has the need to be seen by themselves and others as a unique self: Cultural youth work and art and cultural education in youth work offer opportunities for this process.
Art and cultural education in youth work focuses on education through art. Art and culture are viewed as a tool for both the growth of individuals and social growth and change. The objective is to promote nondiscrimination, participation and accessibility.
Everyone has the need to be seen by themselves and others as a unique self: Cultural youth work and art and cultural education in youth work offer opportunities for this process.