Proposes an art curriculum framework that reduces aesthetics to three theories of art: imitationalist, formalist, and emotionalist. Fits each theory into the curriculum at the appropriate developmental stage of the student. Applies these theories to art criticism, art history, and studio production. (LS)

The relationship between obscenity in the arts and practices in the school art classes is discussed. The issue of whether or not a teacher can advocate unrestricted freedom of speech expression is raised and the problems for the teacher caused by attitudes in the contemporary art world are outlined. (Author)