Discussion about the speakers' experience with aesthetic education in elementary school, including exposure to famous artworks and creating their own artwork, with mention of regional variations and pride in having their work published in an art textbook.
Aesthetic education cultivates the mind to appreciate and create beauty. As a part of the school curriculum, it has by and large been neglected for various reasons. Now, a recent initiative by China’s Ministry of Education seeks to comprehensively enhance aesthetic education. How will the authorities, schools, and families go about achieving that goal? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Yushun