Análise comparativa das aulas de artes na cidade de Varginha, Minas Gerais

Abstract

This article refers to an exploratory research which objective is to enlarge the debate about Art classes. It highlighted and observed the daily life of these classes and make a parallel with the teachers' practice, enroling their perceptions, obstacles and working methods. The research was developed based on data collection, through questionnaires and interviews with a group of 11 (eleven) Art teachers from the city of Varginha, Minas Gerais. Starting at this material, we proceed analyzes and reflections based on a brief bibliographical research about the trajectory of Arts teaching in Brazil. The focus of this work is the classes in state schools of the city in the segments of Elementary School, final years, High School and Education of Youths and Adults on the space that the Visual Arts occupies within the planning of Art classes.