Harry S. Broudy, Professor of Educational Philosophy at the University of Illinois. His summarizing of the efforts of aestheticians resulted in providing a systematic approach for apprehending the expressive nature of works of art, which we call "aesthetic analysis".

June King McFee, Professor of Art Education at Stanford University and the University of Oregon. Her research efforts led to questioning the virtues of the "self-expression" approach to art education, and the need to consider the impact of social forces upon both the making of art and responding to its various forms.

Laura Chapman, Professor of Art Education at Ohio State University and an Independent Art Consultant. Her research and publishing efforts have focused on explicating the nature of the subject of art; i.e., its concepts and processes. Our section on dealing with art as a subject for study owes a great deal to her efforts.

Elliot W. Eisner, Professor of Education and Art at Stanford University. His empirical and philosophical research have helped to establish the creation of art and its careful appraisal as legitimate areas of intellectual study. Our section devoted to exploring the relationships between artistic and scientific research is especially indebted to his research activities.

Finally, this web site could not have been created without the expertise and very practical assistance of Raymond Silverman, Professor of Art History at the University of Michigan. His encouragement and insights were instrumental in the development of this project. Additionally, Mary Duff-Silverman, formerly Curriculum Resource Specialist at the Center for Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities at Michigan State, must be acknowledged for her reviewing and editing roles.

Internet sources for images

Most of the reproductions of art presented on this site were found on the Internet. A link to the original site is provided by clicking on the image.