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Peer reviewedSmith, Ralph A. – Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 1987
Argues that excellence in art education is not elitist, but that commitment to excellence is a traditional democratic value. Elaborates by describing the nature of beneficial elitism. Concludes that a synthesis of beneficial elitism and beneficial populism are required for the success of art education in a democracy. (BSR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Democratic Values, Elitism, Fine Arts
