Experiments in Art Research: How Do We Live Questions Through Art?

Experiments in Art Research explores how we can live questions through art, offering a collection of inspiring stories and practices that break scholarly norms and celebrate the transformative power of unconventional teaching methods. It is recommended for arts-based researchers, artists, educators, education scholars, research-creators, performance theorists, art history scholars, art education scholars, inter- and anti-disciplinary scholars, qualitative and post-qualitative researchers, decolonization scholars, public humanities scholars, and writing pedagogy scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Experiments in Art Research: How Do We Live Questions Through Art? is a unique and innovative research methods guide that takes a different approach to exploring questions through art. Rather than being a conventional guide, it is an encounter that encourages participants to engage with art in a meaningful and transformative way. The book is the result of a collaboration between a community of scholars, artists, and teachers who share a passion for art and research. It unfolds through a tapestry of moments, practices, and people, celebrating the celebration of works in progress and in community.

The narrative of the book begins with the understanding that "art" and "research" are not separate entities but are intertwined. It then explores the transformative power of unconventional teaching methods, risky endeavors, and the breaking of scholarly norms. The book offers endless directions to take up, rather than providing a handbook with rules or best practices. Instead, it presents an inspiring collection of joy, longing, and determination.

Experiments in Art Research is a valuable resource for arts-based researchers, artists, educators in the arts, education scholars, research-creators, performance theorists, art history scholars, art education scholars, inter- and anti-disciplinary scholars, qualitative and post-qualitative researchers, decolonization scholars, public humanities scholars, and writing pedagogy scholars. It offers a fresh perspective on research methods and encourages participants to think creatively and critically about their work.

In conclusion, Experiments in Art Research is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring questions through art. It offers a unique and innovative approach to research that encourages participants to engage with art in a meaningful and transformative way. Whether you are an arts-based researcher, artist, educator, or scholar, this book will inspire you to think differently and to approach your work with a sense of joy, longing, and determination.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032554938