An Art – redundant school subject?

Abstract

This article is not a study being the result of analytical scientific research. It rather deals with the problem of very serious negligence in teaching art in Polish schools. Referring to her professional experience, the author points out the reasons for abnegation in this subject and indicates its socially dangerous consequences. The condition of the subject of art in the Polish school is poor and inadequate. Meanwhile, extensive scientific researches have assigned it an important role in human development. Looking at the question from a more mercantile perspective, i.e. from a position closer to our times, the intention to reduce the distance to Western countries and the related growing demand for high-quality computer graphics products, future job forecasts, should lead our decision-makers towards rehabilitating of art education. A small child or teenager has a natural creative potential and the need to experience and create beauty. The educational system and practice in Poland successfully crush this innate capital in several ways. Why is art, which is an area of infinite possibilities of influencing fresh sensitivity, universally regarded as the subject of the lowest category in the school hierarchy? Why the inexplicable disregard and indolence of the state and educational authorities and teachers in this area?